Issue #23: Are You Checking it Twice? ...Your Staffing Grid, That Is!

Staffing grids connect clinical and financial guidelines in a way that effectively supports sustainable operations.

We aren't sure how long they've been around, but we would assume that the first staffing grid is older than anyone reading this, given how beautifully simple and impactful these little pieces of paper can be.

Does your nursing unit's staffing grid align with the budget financially? Are your nursing units staffing in alignment with their grids? How do you know? How do you ensure consistent nursing ratios between units? Across multiple hospitals in a health system?

NewslettersCara CookDecember 18, 2023Patient Throughput, Best Practices, Staffing Grids, Seasonal Staffing

Issue #22: Is your ER Full of Inpatients?!

Is the ER solely responsible for boarders at your hospital? If so, #youredoingitwrong!

While patients with admission orders waiting to go upstairs are physically in the ER, the drivers of their delay has very little to do with the ER itself. The truth about boarders is that they are primarily driven by inefficient processes on the inpatient side, while the ER pays the price.

Issue #21: Best Practices to Improve ER Throughput

According to the CDC, more than 1.5 million would-be ER patients leave without being seen each year in the US. Exacerbated by the pandemic, the Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) rate has skyrocketed, leading to significant lost revenue for hospitals who desperately need it to support staffing levels. Ensuring patients receive care when they need it is a critical part of supporting the communities we serve. Design a plan to keep both patients and finances healthy with proven ER best practices.

NewslettersCara CookJuly 5, 2023Emergency Room, Patient Throughput, Dashboard Development

Issue #6: 10 Best Practices to Manage Hospital Capacity

Hospitals across the country are faced with daily bed management challenges. With ED admissions typically peaking between 3:00pm to 7:00pm, PACU admissions between 12:00pm to 4:00pm, and inpatient discharges between 6:00pm to 8:00pm, it is easy to see why capacity challenges exist. Now, more than ever, capacity management requires thoughtful consideration to maximize appropriate utilization of beds, staff, and services. CCC team member, Susie Law shares key tactics for maximizing hospital capacity in this article.

NewslettersCara CookJune 24, 2020Hospital Operations, Patient Throughput

Maximizing Hospital Capacity – Critical Now, More Than Ever

Capacity management has challenged hospital leaders for many years, as success, or lack thereof, significantly impacts financial strength, quality outcomes, reputation in the community, and satisfaction for patients, staff, and physicians. Now, more than ever, this core competency requires laser precision to maximize appropriate utilization of beds, staff, and services.

ArticlesCara CookJune 8, 2020Hospital Operations, Patient Throughput