A STUDY ON OPTIMIZING BED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT PATIENT FLOW IN ADMISSION DEPARTMENT AT A SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL IN BANGALORE
A STUDY ON OPTIMIZING BED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT PATIENT FLOW IN ADMISSION DEPARTMENT AT A SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL IN BANGALORE
Authors:
Dr. V.Uma1, Ms. S. Brindha2
1Head of the Department, Department of Hospital Administration, Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College
2Student, Department of Hospital Administration, Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College
Abstract—This is the study about optimizing bed management strategies for efficient patient flow in Admission department of a hospital at Bangalore, India. It focuses on bed occupancy rate, bed turnover rate, reasons for delay in admission and discharge, average length of stay of the patients in the hospital. The findings highlight the areas that needs to be improved, which helps in efficient bed management and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Key Words: Bed occupancy, Bed turnover, Average length of Stay, Patient Satisfaction, Bed management Strategy