Using tracking tools to improve patient flow in hospitals Using tracking tools to improve patient flow in hospitals

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): Issue brief (California HealthCare Foundation) Contributor(s): Drazen, Erica Rhoads, Jared. California HealthCare Foundation. Publication: [Oakland, Calif.] : California HealthCare Foundation, [2011] Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Continuity of Patient Care Hospital Information Systems Workflow California United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: This issue brief examines the technologies and techniques that are helping hospitals improve their patient throughput in this demanding environment. The analysis also touches on industry adoption, implementation decision factors, and benefits. The brief ends with a series of short case summaries showing real-world use of these technologies. Copyright: Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information) Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101567187 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101567187