Implementing the future hospital
1Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology and clinical director, Urgent Care Division, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Future Healthcare Journal
|May 18, 2019
Summary
The Future Hospital Programme has concluded after four years of progress. Its work continues through the Royal College of Physicians
Area of Science:
- Healthcare innovation and hospital design.
- Medical quality improvement initiatives.
- Future healthcare system development.
Background:
- The Future Hospital Programme, a Royal College of Physicians initiative, provided updates on advancing the Future Hospital Commission's vision.
- This initiative focused on transforming hospital environments and patient care models.
- The programme collaborated with various partners over a four-year period.
Discussion:
- The Future Hospital Programme has officially concluded its operations.
- This marks the end of a significant phase in healthcare system transformation.
- The programme's efforts have laid groundwork for future healthcare advancements.
Key Insights:
- The Future Hospital Programme successfully advanced the vision for future hospitals.
- Key learnings and progress have been documented throughout its duration.
- The programme's conclusion signifies a transition to sustained quality improvement efforts.
Outlook:
- The work of the Future Hospital Programme is being continued by the RCP Quality Improvement Programme.
- Healthcare professionals can engage with the ongoing initiatives via RCPQI@rcplondon.ac.uk.
- Further updates on quality improvement can be found on Twitter: @RCP_QI.
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