Creating environments for the chronically ill
Health systems are experimenting with cost-effective, short-stay settings to treat and stabilize 'frequent flyer' patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Health systems are experimenting with cost-effective, short-stay settings to treat and stabilize "frequent flyer" chronically ill patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. These sometimes frail, mostly elderly patients would otherwise frequent the emergency department.
Read the article.
March 30, 2016
Topic Area:
Industry News
Recent Posts
A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children.
It is a freestanding facility scheduled to open in 2030.
Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls.
As healthcare buildings grow more connected, weak identity controls can expose HVAC, security and other critical systems to serious risk.
The new center strengthens the local care infrastructure, delivering integrated medical, social and in-home care.