Healthcare Design article says that population changes mean both the number and size of facilites are growing
With most patients in hospice and palliative care centers over the age of 65 and the massive baby boomer population moving into this age group, the hospice market is likely to swell, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Hospice design mixes hospitality and residential styles with plenty of room and amenities for both patients and their families and creative strategies to mask an institutional look when possible.
Facility managers are raising the bar on hygiene, durability and system performance by turning restrooms into frontline assets for infection prevention and patient confidence.
As insurance uncertainty and consolidation reshape healthcare, facilities managers are turning to efficiency, adaptability and portfolio optimization to control costs.