Search Tag: hospital efficiency
2025 23 Oct
Hospitals frequently encounter delays when patients remain in beds after they are clinically ready to leave. Each additional hour can slow admissions from the emergency department (ED), reduce surgical throughput and increase pressure on staff, with implications for safety and quality. Longer-than-necessary stays are linked to complications, hospital-acquired...Read more
2025 23 Oct
Hospitals frequently encounter delays when patients remain in beds after they are clinically ready to leave. Each additional hour can slow admissions from the emergency department (ED), reduce surgical throughput and increase pressure on staff, with implications for safety and quality. Longer-than-necessary stays are linked to complications, hospital-acquired...Read more
2025 14 Oct
There is increasing interest in extending PACU-based care in order to better address the growing problem of early postoperative complications and their impact on patient and hospital outcomes. There is promising evidence of benefit in this approach, but still a great deal to be learned, such as the optimal target patient population, the precise value...Read more
2025 30 Sep
Virtual nursing is expanding beyond intensive care, pairing an in-person nurse with a remotely located colleague to support inpatient care through secure audio-visual technology. Evidence drawn from recent peer-reviewed work describes how these models are taking shape in noncritical hospital settings, what outcomes are being tracked and which...Read more
2025 30 Sep
Virtual nursing is expanding beyond intensive care, pairing an in-person nurse with a remotely located colleague to support inpatient care through secure audio-visual technology. Evidence drawn from recent peer-reviewed work describes how these models are taking shape in noncritical hospital settings, what outcomes are being tracked and which...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 25 Aug
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare is shifting attention from experimentation to impact. As the industry moves beyond generic promises, there is growing recognition of AI’s value in addressing operational inefficiencies. Health systems facing mounting cost pressures, staffing shortages and workflow complexity are increasingly...Read more
2025 25 Aug
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare is shifting attention from experimentation to impact. As the industry moves beyond generic promises, there is growing recognition of AI’s value in addressing operational inefficiencies. Health systems facing mounting cost pressures, staffing shortages and workflow complexity are increasingly...Read more
2025 25 Aug
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in healthcare is shifting attention from experimentation to impact. As the industry moves beyond generic promises, there is growing recognition of AI’s value in addressing operational inefficiencies. Health systems facing mounting cost pressures, staffing shortages and workflow complexity are increasingly...Read more
2025 14 Jul
Reducing hospital readmission rates and improving operating room efficiency are essential objectives in acute care leadership. These efforts require coordinated teamwork, structured planning and a strong balance between clinical priorities and financial sustainability. At Orlando Health East Florida Region, the Chief Medical Officer plays a key...Read more
2025 26 Feb
Healthcare systems around the world are increasingly pressured to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. Rising operational expenses, changing regulations and workforce challenges require a more strategic approach to financial management. Cost efficiency now extends beyond simply cutting expenses; it involves optimising processes,...Read more
2025 02 Feb
Healthcare organisations today face mounting challenges in security and efficiency. With ransomware attacks surging and administrative burdens limiting patient care, the industry is under pressure to adopt innovative solutions. Traditional security measures often introduce inefficiencies, further complicating workflows. QR technology, however,...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Hospitals are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence technologies into their operations and clinical care strategies, seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance patient outcomes. With financial performance stabilising after challenging years, healthcare institutions are taking a more strategic approach towards the adoption...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Efficient patient throughput across the acute care journey is critical for enhancing healthcare outcomes and operational effectiveness. Ensuring patients are treated in the most appropriate care setting at every stage of their journey prevents unnecessary delays that can compromise recovery and limit hospital capacity. Poor throughput, such as...Read more