Joint Commission releases “Hospital of the Future” report

A report released from The Joint Commission provides guiding principles and actions for the hospital of the future to meet the challenges of older and sicker patients, patient safety and quality of care, economics and the work force. The report - Health Care at the Crossroads: Guiding Principles for the Development of the Hospital of the Future indicates that hospitals will have to respond in new ways as escalating health care costs hit record highs and the conditions and care needs of hospitalized patients are grow more complex. The report is the work of an expert panel comprised of hospital executives and clinical leaders, as well as experts in technology, health care economics, hospital design and patient safety. The report recommends action in five core areas: economic viability, technology adoption, patient-centered care, staffing and hospital design. To view the white paper go to: http://www.jointcommission.org/PublicPolicy/