Fixing the “Boring Stuff” in Hospital Operations
The first thing IT leaders at hospitals and health systems need to do today is fix the “boring stuff” – inefficiencies in patient flow, staff coordination and equipment management are responsible for significant waste, advised Philipp von Gilsa, CEO of Kontakt.io, a vendor of a care orchestration platform that combines AI-powered real-time location services and fully managed IoT infrastructure as a service.
Make Hospital Operations Proactive
“Second, anticipate ‘agentic orchestration’ beyond static dashboards and manual processes,” he continued. “The key to reducing waste is not just tracking assets or collecting more data. It’s using automation and AI-driven insights to make hospital operations proactive instead of reactive.”
Instead of manually coordinating bed assignments, discharges and equipment availability, hospitals should integrate AI-powered automation to continuously optimize patient flow, reduce wait times and maximize capacity, he added.
The Combination of AI and RTLS
On a more personal note, RTLS powered by AI will be transformative for hospitals beyond providing real-time visibility into the movement of patients, staff and equipment, ultimately leading to better resource utilization and cost savings, he added.
Unlocking the Power of AI in Healthcare
“AI will be critical to the future of hospitals because it enables healthcare organizations to operate more efficiently, reduce costs and improve patient care at scale,” he said. “AI can analyze vast amounts of data from electronic health records, real-time hospital operations and historical trends to optimize resource allocation, predict patient needs and automate time-consuming administrative tasks.”
Reducing Waste and Improving Patient Outcomes
Hospitals today lose millions of dollars due to misplaced assets, inefficient workflows, and avoidable delays that impact both financial performance and patient outcomes, he explained. AI-powered RTLS eliminates these inefficiencies. And financially, it helps hospitals reduce unnecessary capital expenditures; operationally, it enhances care coordination; and for patients, it means shorter wait times, faster admissions and a smoother overall hospital experience.
Conclusion
By fixing the "boring stuff" and making hospital operations proactive, healthcare organizations can unlock significant waste reduction, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced care coordination.
FAQs
- What is the "boring stuff" in hospital operations?
The "boring stuff" refers to inefficiencies in patient flow, staff coordination, and equipment management that lead to significant waste. - What is agentic orchestration?
Agentic orchestration is the use of automation and AI-driven insights to make hospital operations proactive instead of reactive. - What is the role of AI in hospital operations?
AI can analyze vast amounts of data to optimize resource allocation, predict patient needs, and automate time-consuming administrative tasks, making hospital operations more efficient, reducing costs, and improving patient care.
