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Environmental Health and Living Spaces

In the hospitality sector, the commitment to environmentally friendly architecture is no longer an option but an unavoidable necessity. The concepts of “sustainability” and “sustainability”, although derived from the same term in English -sustainable-, have been adopted in different ways depending on the country or region.

According to some authors, “sustainable” refers to something that maintains itself by its own means, while “sustainable” implies the support of external factors to maintain itself. Despite their etymological differences, both terms point to responsible planning that considers the present without mortgaging the future.

Construction, especially that of hospital buildings, is characterized by significant consumption of natural resources and energy. Healthcare infrastructures, which operate without interruption 365 days a year, require a different, more ecological and strategic approach.

Critical modernization in hospitals: ensuring continuity and electrical safety in medical IT systems

In the hospital environment, where every second counts, electrical reliability goes beyond a simple technical requirement; it becomes a vital component of patient care. High-precision medical equipment depends on a safe and constant power supply, especially during critical procedures. However, the obsolescence of systems designed to ensure this continuity could pose an imminent risk.

Insulation monitoring systems are essential for the electrical safety of hospital facilities. These devices are designed to detect electrical faults in a timely manner and maintain operational continuity, even in the event of insulation failures. However, over time, these systems can become inefficient. False alarms, reading errors, or slow responses can jeopardize not only electrical safety but also the ability of medical personnel to respond effectively.

Five years of COVID-19: the lasting impact on the hospital sector

Five years ago, the world faced one of the greatest health crises in modern history. Since the WHO declared the pandemic on March 11, 2020, hospitals became the epicenter of an unprecedented battle: collapsing health systems, lack of resources, healthcare personnel at the limit and extreme pressure that tested the global response capacity.

Today, although the most critical phase is behind us and the pressure on hospitals has eased, the scars are still open. The pandemic left an indelible mark on hospital management, accelerating changes in infrastructure, protocols and medical technologies. In addition, the impact of long COVID continues to fill up surgeries, and the risk of new variants keeps health systems on alert.

Five years on, how has the hospital sector evolved? What lessons have healthcare professionals learned? This anniversary is an opportunity to analyze how the pandemic transformed healthcare and what challenges continue to shape the future of hospitals.

The world’s best hospitals in 2024-2025

Choosing a hospital is a crucial decision that can significantly influence a patient’s recovery and well-being. In order to help patients make informed choices, Newsweek magazine, in collaboration with the analysis firm Statista, has published the World’s Best Hospitals 2025 ranking, which highlights the most outstanding hospitals worldwide and by country.

In the most recent ranking of the 250 best hospitals in the world, US institutions once again top the list.

However, Spanish hospitals have gained prestige and have managed to stand out in this ranking. At ETKHO, we have actively participated in many of them.

Disruptive hospitals of today and tomorrow

At the end of September, the 2nd Congress on Disruptive Hospitals took place.

Organized by the Official College of Industrial Engineers of Madrid and the Association of Industrial Engineers of Madrid, in collaboration with the General Council of Industrial Engineers and the Spanish Institute of Engineering, the event brought together 23 international experts from leading institutions such as the Mayo Clinic in the United States and Morriston Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Over two days, participants discussed innovations that are transforming the healthcare landscape both nationally and globally.

In search of generational change in Health Directors

The Health System needs a generational replacement of Health Managers to be able to respond to the needs of professionals and users.

The generational change of Health Managers is one of the main challenges facing the Health System. Currently, there is not enough generational change to occupy management positions, which are of utmost importance.

In this context, the Spanish Society of Health Managers (SEDISA) has prepared a Report on the appropriate generational replacement of health managers.

Optimizing alarms in healthcare centers

The proliferation of alarms in modern healthcare facilities, while essential for patient safety, also poses some significant inconveniences for medical staff and patients.

It is all based on the fact that medical technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, providing hospitals with sophisticated monitoring and warning systems that allow early detection of complications.

In hospitals, for example, hundreds of auditory signals are recorded daily, but only a small proportion require immediate action. In fact, recent research has explored solutions that could make a significant difference in the management of these alarms, benefiting both healthcare staff and patients.

How to power a hospital with the world’s largest solar concentrator

The largest solar concentrator in the world has 500 m² of area with 380 mirrors to supply a hospital.

Photovoltaic energy is not only breaking records in Spain and the European Union, but also in the rest of the world. Emerging powers, mainly from the BRICS+ group, are betting on this means. The latest innovation has been the largest solar concentrator on the planet, capable of supplying an entire hospital.

Operating at full capacity for more than a year, with an apotheotic size, “SG4 Big Dish” and installed in India, this innovative concentrator reformulates the climate policies applicable around the planet, and especially within the healthcare industry.

What the healthcare system demands in 2024

The commitment to training and continuous development programs will meet the demand for digital skills and specialization in disruptive technologies.

What are the demands of the healthcare industry in 2024?

Every April 7th, World Health Day is commemorated. A date marked on the calendar, since with each passing year it is more necessary to remember and celebrate it.

The WHO Council on Health Economics for All has found that, although at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution, only four have developed a strategy on how to finance it.

Data analysis and precision medicine: a successful relationship

In the modern era, data analytics in precision medicine has become a critical component in a wide range of fields.

This precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, has benefited greatly from the analysis of large volumes of data to offer more effective and personalized treatments to patients.

Undoubtedly, this relationship between data analysis and precision medicine is crucial to understand and address various diseases more accurately and efficiently, as well as improve the functioning of all medical systems and equipment in a hospital.