Capacity management using an automated system at a healthcare organization helps reduce costs, generate income and maintain quality of care, according to a TeleTracking blog post.
Implementing an automated capacity management system results in a big cultural and behavioral change for the organization, and the returns on making that investment are high, according to the blog post. Here are four reasons to manage hospital capacity through automation:
1. Gives management a bird's eye view of hospital operations.
2. Allows for transparency from an operational standpoint, thereby making every staff member accountable for performance.
3. Allows hospitals to use the data they are gathering to engage in workflow analysis, process change and a review of technology options.
4. Drives out waste, and improves operational and financial efficiencies.
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