Buildings are getting smarter and hospitals are no different. In fact, hospitals may offer the most ambitious opportunity for smart buildings yet. Smart healthcare technology is being used and tested in facilities around the world to not only develop efficiency but to actually improve patient outcomes. The building itself can help heal the sick – proving that smart technology can transcend the brick, mortar, glass and steel that houses healthcare to become a much more active part of the service. “Digital hospitals provide an opportunity to improve the quality and safety of patient care, reduce inefficiencies and wastage, support world-class clinical research, and enable better management and administration of the hospital environment itself,” according to Deloitte. The abundance of opportunities for smart technology in healthcare is wonderful but creates an implementation predicament: where should we start and which path should we take? Mobile and self-service hospital check-ins optimize registration processes and reduce labor costs. Kiosks […]