• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

  • Opinion
  • Health IT
    • Behavioral Health
    • Care Coordination
    • EMR/EHR
    • Interoperability
    • Patient Engagement
    • Population Health Management
    • Revenue Cycle Management
    • Social Determinants of Health
  • Digital Health
    • AI
    • Blockchain
    • Precision Medicine
    • Telehealth
    • Wearables
  • Startups
  • M&A
  • Value-based Care
    • Accountable Care (ACOs)
    • Medicare Advantage
  • Life Sciences
  • Research

Critical Challenges and Solutions for Inpatient Capacity Management, Report Reveals

by Fred Pennic 08/21/2024 Leave a Comment

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Print

What You Should Know: 

– LeanTaaS, a provider of AI-powered capacity management solutions for healthcare, today released its comprehensive report, The State of Inpatient Capacity Optimization. 

– The report delves into the pressing challenges faced by health systems nationwide and offers insights into effective strategies for addressing these issues.

Key Findings from the Report:

  • Staffing Shortages: Over 90% of respondents identified staffing as a major pain point, highlighting the critical impact of labor shortages on inpatient capacity.
  • Discharge Process Bottlenecks: Nearly 84% of respondents cited discharge process breakdown as a significant obstacle to patient throughput, with communication issues among stakeholders contributing to the problem.
  • Resistance to Change: Over 64% of organizations faced challenges implementing new capacity management strategies, including staff resistance, limited resources, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Command Center Effectiveness: While command centers have shown positive impacts, many leaders recognize the need for further optimization and enhancement of their operations.

Addressing the Challenges

The report outlines several strategies employed by health systems to address these challenges:

  • Command Center Strategy: Implementing a command center approach can transform operations and improve access to care.
  • Enhanced Care Team Coordination: Improving coordination among care teams and discharge stakeholders can streamline the discharge process.
  • Flexible Staffing Models: Implementing flexible staffing models can help meet fluctuating patient care needs.
  • Strategic Alignment: Aligning organizational goals and governance can drive change and support capacity management initiatives.

The Future of Inpatient Capacity Management

As healthcare organizations continue to grapple with staffing shortages and increasing patient demand, innovative capacity management solutions like iQueue will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective operations. By leveraging AI and data-driven insights, healthcare providers can optimize their resources, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of care.

“Inpatient capacity is one of the biggest challenges for hospitals due to the delicate dynamics of managing staff and fluctuating patient demand,” said Jason Harber, Vice President of Client Services, Inpatient Flow. “Historical approaches to managing inpatient capacity such as manual workflows have reached their limits and are not designed for long-term success. Hospitals and health systems across the country that are embracing predictive data, AI, and change management have seen demonstrable improvements and are creating the inpatient unit of the future that benefits both staff and patients.”

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Print

Tap Native

Get in-depth healthcare technology analysis and commentary delivered straight to your email weekly

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to HIT Consultant

Latest insightful articles delivered straight to your inbox weekly.

Submit a Tip or Pitch

Featured Insights

2025 EMR Software Pricing Guide

2025 EMR Software Pricing Guide

Featured Interview

Paradigm Shift in Diabetes Care with Studio Clinics: Q&A with Reach7 Founder Chun Yong

Most-Read

Medtronic to Separate Diabetes Business into New Standalone Company

Medtronic to Separate Diabetes Business into New Standalone Company

White House, IBM Partner to Fight COVID-19 Using Supercomputers

HHS Sets Pricing Targets for Trump’s EO on Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing

23andMe to Mine Genetic Data for Drug Discovery

Regeneron to Acquire Key 23andMe Assets for $256M, Pledges Continuity of Consumer Genome Services

CureIS Healthcare Sues Epic: Alleges Anti-Competitive Practices & Trade Secret Theft

The Evolving Role of Physician Advisors: Bridging the Gap Between Clinicians and Administrators

The Evolving Physician Advisor: From UM to Value-Based Care & AI

UnitedHealth Group Names Stephen Hemsley CEO as Andrew Witty Steps Down

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down, Stephen Hemsley Returns as CEO

Omada Health Files for IPO

Omada Health Files for IPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches "CloseKnit" Virtual-First Primary Care Option

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches “CloseKnit” Virtual-First Primary Care Option

Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award Category Winners Announced

MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

Company

  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Reprints and Permissions
  • Submit An Op-Ed
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Editorial Coverage

  • Opinion
  • Health IT
    • Care Coordination
    • EMR/EHR
    • Interoperability
    • Population Health Management
    • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Digital Health
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Blockchain Tech
    • Precision Medicine
    • Telehealth
    • Wearables
  • Startups
  • Value-Based Care
    • Accountable Care
    • Medicare Advantage

Connect

Subscribe to HIT Consultant Media

Latest insightful articles delivered straight to your inbox weekly

Copyright © 2025. HIT Consultant Media. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy |