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Fact File: Correlations between operations, culture and outcomes indicate necessity of integrated data sets
Leveraging data to track and improve performance is crucial for hospitals and health systems. Through integrated clinical, operational and cultural data, organizations will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between their operations and outcomes.
Data analysis allows organizations to identify correlations and patterns that can drive improvements. This knowledge helps prioritize improvement resources for maximum impact.
In a recent comparison of data sets, Vizient experts have identified meaningful correlations between operations and outcomes to watch.
According to the American Hospital Association, the number of ICU beds in the U.S. has trended downward since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding capacity challenges and effective management of ICU beds are vital to organizational financial sustainability - and it all starts with understanding the critical-care patient mix.
Fact File: Running Out of Beds Solving the Capacity Crunch
Healthcare is experiencing a capacity crunch; it’s rare to find a health system with space to spare. Many systems are working to build their way out of the problem through growth strategies but may find that challenging due to the ongoing workforce shortages and tighter access to capital.
Read the latest HealthLeaders Fact File to be better prepared and learn about:
Shifting physical procedural sites of care to create space
Exploring digital care alternatives to help alleviate and get ahead of acute demand
Numbers to know to address continuous ED patient acuity
At initial observation, virtual health visits seem to have stabilized, accounting for about 10% of all evaluation and management (E&M) visits conducted virtually. However, a closer look reveals a more complex picture, characterized by regional differences, variations across service lines, the impact of new market entrants, and ongoing expansion.
Integrating virtual visits into a hybrid care model is a crucial strategy for future growth and improving patient flow, particularly in the face of a changing competitive environment.
Download the August HealthLeaders Fact File to learn more!
