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Inside the Patient Room of the Future at Valley Health System

Valley Health System, based in Northern New Jersey, is building for the healthcare experience of the future with their new state-of-the-art hospital. Join Marcia Kuipers, Systems Specialist and Project Manager at Valley Health, as she discusses the role that smart room technology plays in advancing the health system’s strategic goals for this project. Learn how Valley Health will leverage smart TVs, digital whiteboards, bedside tablets, and digital door signs to create an interactive and intuitive experience for patients, families, and their staff.

  • 00:00 Intro & Valley Health System Background 
  • 02:15 Project Vision & Guiding Principles 
  • 03:39 What Does the Ideal Patient Room Look Like?  
  • 4:38 Patient Room of the Future — 4 Goals 
  • 05:40 Designing the Room — Patient Experience Lab & Mockup Room 
  • 07:26 Goal 1 — Keep the Patient and Family Informed About Their Care 
  • 11:07 Goal 2 — Give the Patient Autonomy & Control 
  • 13:39 Goal 3 — Ease the Burden of the Frontline Staff 
  • 16:04 Goal 4 — Don’t Lose the Personal Touch 
  • 16:23 Closing Remarks