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IMEG Podcast: Is acuity adaptability feasible?

Acuity adaptability – a healthcare model in which patients remain in one room regardless of level of care – is being considered by many healthcare organizations looking for safer, more efficient care delivery in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. But is this model feasible – and if so, under what conditions? “One of the things that you look for when you are exploring this option is how to balance the patient experience, patient safety, and the staff experience,” says Erin Clark, R.N., a clinical operations specialist and guest on the 35-minute podcast. Also featured on this episode are IMEG National Healthcare Director Mike Zorich and HIT Specialist Corey Gaarde, co-authors of the free executive guide, “Acuity Adaptability: Innovative Planning and Design for Responsive Healthcare Delivery.”

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Corey Gaarde, FHIMSS, CPHIMS, is Project Executive for IMEG’s Medical Equipment and Healthcare Technology Planning Team and an associate principal of the firm. Corey specializes in aligning healthcare information technology to the collaborative design process.

Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, is a managing principal of the firm and serves as IMEG’s Chief Operations Officer (COO). He is a licensed mechanical engineer with more than 21 years of experience, all with IMEG – helping grow IMEG’s national portfolio and client base.