Getting involved allows individuals to shape the future of healthcare and contribute to the development of smart care facilities. In this episode, Steve Lieber, an Independent Consultant, discusses the exciting development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, which aims to bring order to the adoption of smart care technologies in healthcare facilities. Drawing on his past involvement in developing the EMR Adoption Model, Steve emphasizes the need for a structured approach to measuring the adoption of smart technologies in healthcare, similar to the EMRAM model. He stresses the importance of considering various dimensions, including clinical care, efficiency, human factors, environmental factors, and processes, highlighting the involvement of key stakeholders, including healthcare executives, CHIME, and other organizations, in shaping the model. Steve explains how the model will provide actionable insights to participating facilities, helping them identify opportunities for improvement and benchmark their progress, and discusses the progression framework of the model, which ranges from basic point solutions to more advanced platforms integrating smart technologies. Tune in and learn how you can contribute to the advancement of smart care facilities today! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Steve Lieber on LinkedIn here. Listen to Steve’s previous interview on the podcast here.