Most hospitals rely on a significant number of manual processes to coordinate the use of beds, including phone calls, spreadsheets and reporting into central teams. Delays in these processes can increase the time required for preparing beds and managing discharges. This all can significantly impact capacity management, and patient flow through a hospital.
By implementing Real Time Location Services (RTLS), hospitals will gain real time insights into the location of patients, staff, and assets. With this information, workflows can be orchestrated ensuring the right people take the necessary actions with the proper equipment. Some workflows, such as discharges and cleaning notifications, can occur automatically based on rules, thus minimizing non-value-add time.
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