Healthcare design and development will need to continue to adapt to meet the demands of the ever changing industry, according to an article on the Colorado Real Estate Journal website.
The landscape includes changes to amenities and types/locations of hospital services, including clinics in retail facilities, more accessible outpatient facilities, free-standing emergency departments and micro-hospitals, the article said.
The healthcare design industry will be expected to design and equip their facilities to meet both patient and market needs.
New approaches in the design and planning of healthcare facilities are offering effective and efficient outcomes. Lean design and integrated delivery process are becoming the preferred project design process for many healthcare systems.
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