How Patient Engagement Tools Can Reduce Nurse Workload
One of the most commonly reported problems within many hospital systems both throughout the United States and on a global scale is a much too heavy workload for nurses and other staff members. In fact, a study published in British Medical Journal found that an astounding 86 percent of nurses reported ending their shifts...
How Patient Education Can Help to Reduce Readmission
Hospital readmission rates have long been used as a way to gauge the effectiveness and quality of care that patients receive. The lower the readmission rate, the higher the perceived quality of care, and vice versa. However, with the Affordable Care Act, which took effect in October of 2012, readmission rates have become one...
How to Reduce Operating Room Delays
When discussing timeliness within a hospital or other healthcare facility, the patient viewpoint is often at the forefront. However, delays, particularly those in the operating room, can also greatly impact the hospital’s efficiency and, ultimately, its revenue stream. With an astounding 65 percent of all OR patients arriving late for their appointment, taking steps...
Why Patients Miss Doctor Appointments & How to Decrease No-Shows
Given the fact that healthcare systems consumed about 20% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017, which correlates to hundreds of millions of doctor visits each year, it is inevitable that the occasional no-show appointment will occur. However, a significant number of missed appointments can equate to millions of dollars in lost...
The Growing Importance of Online Reviews in Healthcare
Online reviews are now a part of virtually all industries, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. It’s not surprising, then, that the healthcare industry is not immune to this growing trend. Whether you’re a small business or a large hospital system, online reviews are going to affect your reputation and ultimately your...
How to Reduce Operating Room Waste
While operating rooms generate the highest revenue, these are also where most waste and supply costs come from. About 20 to 30 percent of hospital waste comes directly from the OR. Waste materials vary and are comparable to what’s disposed by different industries. Apart from surgical waste, disposal is needed for facility operations-related waste,...