Optimizing inpatient bed management in a rural community-based hospital: a quality improvement initiative

Optimizing inpatient bed management in a rural community-based hospital: a quality improvement initiative

Abstract Background Appropriate use of available inpatient beds is an ongoing challenge for US hospitals. Historical capacity goals of 80% to 85% may no longer serve the intended purpose of maximizing the resources of space, staff, and equipment. Numerous variables affect the input, throughput, and...

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Main Authors: Brian N. Bartlett, Nadine N. Vanhoudt, Hanyin Wang, Ashley A. Anderson, Danielle L. Juliar, Jennifer M. Bartelt, April D. Lanz, Pawan Bhandari, Gokhan Anil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Acute care beds
Capacity constraints
Community hospital
Inpatient bed management optimization
Patient transfers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10008-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10008-6

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