Bed Management
The Bed Management module provides real-time visibility into bed availability and usage throughout the hospital. It enables efficient patient placement, optimizes bed utilization, and supports operational decision-making for capacity management.
Key Features
Real-time Bed Tracking
- Visual dashboard of all beds in the facility
- Color-coded status indicators
- Bed attribute filtering (isolation, telemetry, etc.)
- Mobile-friendly interface for on-the-go access
Ward Configuration
- Customizable ward layouts
- Bed attribute management
- Equipment association
- Ward specialization designation
Capacity Management
- Census forecasting
- Bottleneck identification
- Surge capacity planning
- Service line capacity allocation
Bed Turnover
- Discharge notification system
- Housekeeping task management
- Turnover time tracking
- Bed readiness confirmation
Benefits
- Improved Patient Flow: Reduce ED boarding and transfer delays
- Increased Bed Utilization: Optimize existing capacity
- Enhanced Patient Experience: Reduce wait times for bed assignments
- Operational Efficiency: Real-time data for decision making
- Financial Performance: Improved throughput and revenue
Implementation Best Practices
Implementing bed management successfully requires:
- Clear bed status definitions and protocols
- Integration with ADT and housekeeping systems
- Staff training on usage and benefits
- Regular reviews of bed turnover metrics
- Engagement from nursing and physician leadership
Case Study: Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital implemented the bed management module and achieved a 22% reduction in bed turnover times, increased their effective bed capacity by 15 beds without physical expansion, and reduced ED boarding times by 45 minutes on average.