"Bed management" refers to the efficient management of beds in hospitals or other healthcare facilities to ensure patients can be accommodated appropriately and resources are utilized optimally.
Typical functions of software in the "Bed management" domain include:
Bed Occupancy Management: Capturing and monitoring bed occupancy in real-time, including bed availability and assignment to patients.
Bed Reservation and Assignment: Ability to reserve beds for planned patient stays and automatically assign beds based on criteria such as medical necessity, specialty, or patient status.
Bed Search and Availability: Providing search functionalities to find available beds based on specific criteria such as location, specialty, or facility type.
Bed Transport and Cleaning Management: Planning and coordinating bed transports between different departments or facilities, as well as managing cleaning and disinfection processes for beds.
Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on bed occupancy, wait times, bed turnovers, and other relevant metrics to optimize bed management and resource utilization.
Integration with Other Systems: Ability to integrate with patient management systems, OR scheduling systems, and other clinical information systems to ensure seamless information exchange and improve efficiency.