Where Does the Hospital Belong? Perspectives on Hospital at Home in the 21st Century

Sharma et al reflects on the concept of hospital at home in the 21st century. The physical environment of hospitals is becoming increasingly irrelevant as the core of what makes the traditional hospital--the professional staff, collaborative work processes, and the dynamics of the space--have all been translated into a modern digitally integrated environment. The elements necessary to providing safe, effective care in a physical hospital setting are now available in a patient's home. As hospitals reconsider how and where they deliver patient care because of limited resources, the hospital-at-home model has gained significant momentum and interest. This model transforms a home into a hospital.