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

• Main Authors: Brian N. Bartlett (Author), Nadine N. Vanhoudt (Author), Hanyin Wang (Author), Ashley A. Anderson (Author), Danielle L. Juliar (Author), Jennifer M. Bartelt (Author), April D. Lanz (Author), Pawan Bhandari (Author), Gokhan Anil (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...