The influence of pre-hospitalization management on shortening the average length of stay
10.3969/j.issn.1671-332X.2024.09.030
- VernacularTitle:预住院管理对缩短平均住院日的影响
- Author:
Qing ZHOU
1
;
Weifeng LIAO
;
Bihong WU
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅医院 湖南长沙 410008
- Keywords:
Pre-hospitalization;
Average length of stay;
Hospital operation efficiency;
Patient pre-diagnosis experience
- From:
Modern Hospital
2024;24(9):1423-1425
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
A large-scale Class A tertiary comprehensive hospital in Hunan Province,as one of the first pilot units for pre-hospitalization in the province,has pioneered the exploration of a pre-hospitalization management model based on intensive bed management.Through measures such as streamlining the pre-hospitalization process,implementing refined services,establishing dedicated examination channels,and utilizing information technology for comprehensive management of pre-hospitalization pa-tients,the hospital has ensured the smooth implementation of pre-hospitalization work.Practical results have shown a significant reduction in the average length of hospital stay in surgical wards.For instance,the average length of stay in the Department of Breast Surgery and the Department of Otolaryngology decreased by 4.41 days and 3.29 days,respectively,when compared before and after implementation.This study will delve into the impact of the pre-hospitalization management model on reducing the aver-age length of hospital stay,providing a reference for large-scale hospitals in China to improve operational efficiency and alleviate the shortage of hospital beds.It also aims to offer insights into enhancing patient experience before hospitalization and improving overall patient satisfaction as part of initiatives to improve healthcare services.
