Gain a working knowledge of the most recent medical technologies in patient care and electronic communications. Through lecture and discussion, you will learn about the latest medical technology advancements and the impact these are having on the planning and design process. Learn strategies that will enable you to successfully implement technologies using traditional construction or integrated project delivery (IPD) models. This session will enable you to:

* Compare and contrast project delivery models in terms of planning for technology advancements.
* State the potential effects of technology trends in the delivery of medical care on future hospital design.