Predictive Analytics for Hospital Flow.
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Project Topic: “Utilizing Predictive Analytics to Improve Hospital Patient Flow”
Problem Statement: Hospital patient flow is a critical aspect of healthcare management, impacting both patient experience and operational efficiency. Delays in patient admission, discharge, and transfer can result in overcrowded emergency departments, prolonged wait times, and increased healthcare costs. To address these issues, it is essential to implement predictive analytics to optimize patient flow within hospitals. This project aims to leverage data-driven insights to enhance the overall patient experience and streamline healthcare operations.
References:
- Boyle, J., Jessup, M., Crilly, J., Green, D., & Lind, J. (2012). Predicting emergency department admissions. Emergency Medicine Journal, 29(5), 358-365.
- Rehn, M., Conradi, H., Malamud, M., & Moe, J. (2015). Real-time estimation of patient transfer times. Procedia Computer Science, 64, 366-373.
- Van Rosse, F., Maat, B., Rademaker, C., & van Vught, A. (2015). Using real-time data for monitoring and optimizing emergency department patient flow. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 19(1), 29-38.
- Litvak, E., Bisognano, M., & Tague, C. (2005). Optimizing patient flow: Advanced strategies for managing variability to enhance access, quality, and safety. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Sood, H. S., & Komashie, A. (2018). Predictive analytics in healthcare: A review of the literature and a case study of a critical care hospital. Health Systems, 7(1), 1-19.
This project will focus on utilizing predictive analytics models and historical patient data to forecast patient admissions, optimize bed allocation, and minimize wait times. By improving hospital patient flow, we aim to enhance the quality of care, reduce operational costs, and ultimately improve the patient experience within the healthcare organization.
QUESTION
Description
Select a data review project topic. Then, write a topic description that includes the problem statement and list of supporting references.Introduction
OVERVIEW AND PREPARATION
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Project Topic Selection [PDF].
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