With every new hospital build, design needs to evolve to keep pace with the technological revolution of the digital hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare IT website.
While there is little requirement for paper in a fully digital hospital however a huge requirement for access to clinical applications.
There will be computing devices in patient rooms, staff stations, reception desks, patient treatment areas, operating rooms as well as mobile device access through a wireless networks.
Space will need to be considered for housing ICT equipment including Workstations on Wheels, and charging bays for batteries for mobile equipment and handsets, the article said.
Healthcare and Resilience: A Pledge for Change
Texas Health Resources Announces New Hospital for North McKinney
Cedar Point Health Falls Victim to Data Breach
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One
Cleveland Clinic Hits Key Milestones for Palm Beach County Expansion