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The Advisory Board recently published a report summarizing Google, Amazon and Apple’s respective goals in the health care space and provides consid- erations for health care leaders prepar- ing for their lasting impact. Companies such as these are known for breaking boundaries and they’re taking the health care industry along with them. n Disruptors’ effects on health care facility design. No one knows exactly what the future holds or how these disruptors will play out, but I believe they will all aim to improve the patient experience. From an architectural standpoint, I anticipate designing more decentralized facilities, such as neigh- borhood or micro-hospitals, that are accessible to a community rather than having to go to a large campus. Spaces also will continue to be shaped by technology; this could include special conference rooms with neutral back- grounds that are equipped for virtual patient visits, hoteling stations for phy- sicians or even Smart Rooms that offer patients a large amount of control over their experience. For example, in Smart Rooms, patients are able to answer preliminary health questions, adjust the temperature and lighting levels to meet their preferences, review their personalized health plan or progress toward goals since their last visit, or just watch some entertainment while they wait – all from a flat-screen panel in their room. Even pre-pandemic, our health care clients already were testing ways to consolidate the registration process. People no longer need to register with each department individually but now can check in at a single, centralized location. This has resulted in shrink- ing waiting areas because people are waiting less. This improves the patient experience and frees up real estate for other uses, such as enhanced technol- ogy or hospitality amenities. n Challenges are inevitable, fear is not. With any disruptors, challenges are inevitable.While many of the dis- ruptors listed above hold enormous promise, it would be unwise to gloss over their limitations. For example, everyone – patients and care providers alike – have different levels of comfort with technology. Also, the more we rely on technology, the more crucial it will be for our systems to be reli- able and secure. When cloud-based systems began to emerge several years ago, most health care systems were extremely hesitant to embrace the technology – and for good reason. Patient confidentiality must be pro- tected at all costs. Now, many of the initial concerns have been addressed and security measures enforced to the point where cloud-based systems are largely the norm, regardless of industry. That being said, there’s never a time to not be vigilant, especially when it comes to the protection of health data being breached, be it through a hospital system or per- sonal devices such as Fitbits or Apple watches. Although the risks disruptors pose are very real, I believe there is more room for enthusiasm than fear and encourage those in the health care industry to embrace coming changes, even if it means you’ll be adapting and adjusting along the way. Health care systems should consult experts at the start of facility planning and design to stay ahead of patient and consumer demand and establish themselves as providers of choice for the present and the future. s pauls@eua.com Stefanski Continued from Page 6 A rendering is the Froedtert Community Hospital-Mequon and media room, ample meeting space (including a 75-person confer- ence center) and a multifunctional wellness room. n Celebrating place. To reinforce Health Capitol’s commitment to all of Colorado’s 64 counties – not just the Front Range or metro Denver – the design was inspired by the var- ied colors, textures and experiences the state’s distinct geographical regions offer. Dividing the office visually into four “neighborhoods” based on Colo- rado’s urban central area, arid south, mountainous west and fertile east, the design team infused the beauty of the Centennial State into every corner of Health Capitol. Working with Make West and artist Tuke One, Elsy Studios drove home the themes of each neighborhood with graffiti- style murals on walls and oversized columns, each representing a unique section of the state. With carefully curated color pal- ettes and textural additions that evoke the spirit of the state, this design serves to remind Health Cap- itol’s members of the state they love and their commitments to its peo- ple. Breaking the space up this way further supports wayfinding. While the various neighborhoods of Health Capitol are delineated from one another, they also blend seamlessly at the edges, encouraging collabora- tion and the kinds of spontaneous interactions for which coworking spaces have become known. From the location to the design and functionality, Colorado’s Health Capitol is equipped to become a true hub for health policy in the state. With many challenges in front of them, these organizations can learn from and lean on each other as they seek out more comprehensive solu- tions and improve opportunities for our state’s residents to live healthier lives. s sam@elsystudios.com carmen@elsystudios.com Ward Continued from Page 10