McKnight's December 30, 2024
The term “throughput” might be unfamiliar to most patients, but it plays a critical role in shaping their healthcare journey.
Throughput refers to the process of moving patients efficiently through the continuum of care, from admission to discharge. It’s a major concern for healthcare leaders and clinicians, directly impacting patient care, the length of hospital stays, and the overall efficiency of the healthcare system.
In recent years, throughput challenges have reached crisis levels, exacerbated by capacity constraints at acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. This has led to delays in care, including prolonged emergency department wait times and delayed transfers to SNFs. Yet, despite these ongoing challenges, many inpatient rehabilitation facilities have the capacity to care for more patients...
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