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Table 2 Emerging concepts that will define next-generation acute care hospitals

From: Clinical review: The hospital of the future - building intelligent environments to facilitate safe and effective acute care delivery

Safety culture

Ambient intelligence

Human factor engineering and ergonomics

'Less is more' - eliminate iatrogenic waste

Noninvasive monitoring/testing (bedside ultrasound)

Staffing/regionalization/telemedicine/physician extenders

Patient/family-centered care

Inpatient services primarily ICU, intermediate, and rehabilitation

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