Advisory Board March 31, 2025
ED boarding is a growing problem for hospitals and health systems, straining their capacity, increasing provider burnout, and worsening care outcomes for patients. To reduce ED boarding times, hospitals are employing several different strategies, including patient coordination centers, partnerships with community organizations, and more.
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Hospitals struggle with ED boarding
In the ED, many patients have to wait several hours for an inpatient bed. According to national data from Sg2, patients waited an average of 12.8 hours in the ED for an inpatient bed in 2023. ED boarding can strain limited hospital capacity, contribute to burnout among nurses and physicians, and worsen patients’ care experiences and outcomes.
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