Name
Inside the Hospital of the Future: Designing for Patients, Caregivers, and Staffing Realities
Date & Time
Monday, February 8, 2027, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
Grand Ballroom A
Description

The hospital of the future must work for everyone inside it. While new facilities are often designed around the patient, the caregivers who staff them face workforce shortages, rising acuity, and growing demands on their time. Spaces that support efficient workflows, flexible use, and staff well-being help organizations deliver better care and a better experience for all.


Hear from healthcare and design leaders as they share recent projects that put caregivers at the center of design alongside patients and families. Discover how layout, technology, and flexibility can create rooms and units that the workforce can actually staff.


Learning Objectives:
1. Identify design trends shaping the hospital of the future.
2. Explain how caregiver-centered design improves throughput and staff experience.
3. Evaluate real-world examples of flexible and staffable care spaces.
4. Outline design considerations that balance patient, family, and caregiver needs.