Joint Commission releases white paper concerning future of hospitals
Patient Safety Monitor Alert
November 26, 2008
The Joint Commission released a white paper last week about how hospitals will have to evolve their services to meet the demands of sicker and older patients, a bigger national focus on patient safety and quality, and new economic challenges. Titled Health Care at the Crossroads: Guiding Principles for the Development of the Hospital of the Future, the paper outlines recommended actions for five key areas:
- Economic viability
- Adoption of technology
- Patient-centered care
- Hospital design
- Staffing
To read the full report, click here.
