Future-Proofing Health Systems with Strategic Capital Equipment Planning

Predicting the future is difficult in any context, but it is especially troublesome when designing hospitals. These colossal projects take years to design and build, which means equipment needs may be outdated by the time the hospital is operational. There is no crystal ball, but there are several strategies health systems can use to stay ahead.

HDR's Lara Berger and Geoff Bagwell published an article that explains how to utilize strategic capital equipment planning. They discuss how to prepare for equipment failure, the importance of long-term strategic growth plans, medical equipment's true space requirements and more. 

Read the full article "Thinking Ahead" in the May/June 2024 issue of Medical Construction and Design.