Visitors to the Hospital
We have already pointed out that our community is ageing, and that many patients come from vulnerable backgrounds. It stands to reason that their friends and family have similar circumstances.
The hospital system also depends greatly on its volunteers.
It is important that our new hospital be located in an area that is easy to access, whether people are using public transit or their own vehicles. Ideally, they should be able to walk or ride their bikes to the hospital.
Unfortunately, death is an integral part of what goes on in hospitals. This too, should ideally occur where patients are close to their family, not in an isolated area.
Ideally, our hospital should continue to be in the heart of the community. Cities thrive when major employers act as anchors. Residents feel a sense of ownership and belonging. Accessibility has positive environmental effects when residents walk or bike to get to the hospital, and this promotes health and well-being. Isn't this an ideal goal for the healthcare sector?
We have already pointed out that our community is ageing, and that many patients come from vulnerable backgrounds. It stands to reason that their friends and family have similar circumstances.
The hospital system also depends greatly on its volunteers.
It is important that our new hospital be located in an area that is easy to access, whether people are using public transit or their own vehicles. Ideally, they should be able to walk or ride their bikes to the hospital.
Unfortunately, death is an integral part of what goes on in hospitals. This too, should ideally occur where patients are close to their family, not in an isolated area.
Ideally, our hospital should continue to be in the heart of the community. Cities thrive when major employers act as anchors. Residents feel a sense of ownership and belonging. Accessibility has positive environmental effects when residents walk or bike to get to the hospital, and this promotes health and well-being. Isn't this an ideal goal for the healthcare sector?