The aging of the American population is creating a projected shortage not only in medical clinicians and caregivers, but also in something as basic as office space to care for the needs of patients.

Preventing readmissions is of utmost importance to hospitals. The elderly, however, are particularly vulnerable to what is know as "post-hospital syndrome". Research attributes the stress of a hospital admission to a high rate of readmission for elderly patients.

Healthcare-acquired infections resulting from antibiotic-resistant bacteria is of paramount concern in healthcare settings. To curb infections, healthcare facilities are setting more rigorous hygiene standards, focusing on such commonplace items as stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs.