Existing infrastructure, portable technology and a trend toward hybrid operating rooms all play a part, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
When working to upgrade operating rooms without disrupting care, the existing infrastructure, portable technology and a trend toward hybrid ORs all play a part, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The project will likely have multiple phases and disruption — lasting as long as five years — depending on finances and end use, the article said.
Demographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.
Until the transition is complete and receives all regulatory approvals, Mercy Medical Center and Baystate Health will continue to operate independently.
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