Accurate data is the foundation for operational management in emergency departments. When digital tools generate insights from every stage of the care path, resources can be allocated correctly and peak hours predicted based on facts. Reporting is not just retrospective; it is a tool to remove operational bottlenecks in real time.
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Enhancing emergency operations through accurate reporting
Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 31, 2023 10:26:45 AM
Topics: patient flow management Axel system patient experience treatment path digitalization in healthcare automation emergency unit reporting analytics Axel Encounter Axel Planner
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The role of automation in emergency departments post-triage
Author Ilari Laaksonen Jun 19, 2023 10:29:45 AM
After triage, the greatest challenge in the emergency department is managing the transition to the next stage of care. Digital tools automate the call-in process and communication during wait times, so professionals don't have to spend time searching for patients in waiting areas. This improves turnaround times and allows staff to focus on clinical work.
Topics: Self service Axel system mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution emergency unit triage Axel Encounter Axel Planner
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How automation can help emergency units improve efficiency and patient experience
Author Ilari Laaksonen Apr 24, 2023 3:20:40 PM
How can emergency unit visits be accelerated? Digital transformation in healthcare and automation provide the answer: they streamline patient flow, reduce manual work, and improve the patient experience by offering clear guidance from the entrance. Automation can reduce check-in times to an average of just 17 seconds, removing bottlenecks from critical care paths.
Topics: Self service Axel system mobile check-in patient experience treatment path self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution emergency unit Axel Encounter Axel Mobile Encounter Axel Planner
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The ABC of optimization in healthcare service production
Author Ilari Laaksonen Oct 19, 2022 3:01:38 PM
Do you know what computers are good at? Computing. Do you know what optimization is? A mathematical problem.
Healthcare service production requires careful planning, and the larger the unit sizes become, the larger is the planning effort required. What does it take to produce efficient healthcare services? In simple terms, patients and professionals need to encounter in the same location – and this location also needs to offer the equipment and materials required, no matter if they’re related to diagnostics, care, or medication.
Topics: patient flow management resource management optimization healthcare resource planning healthcare service production Axel Planner
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Four excellent reasons to replace Excel in healthcare resource management
Author Ilari Laaksonen Jul 14, 2021 12:38:31 PM
Why is Excel no longer enough for healthcare resource planning? While spreadsheets are flexible, they lack support for large user groups, algorithmic optimization, and seamless traceability. Today, healthcare planning demands a level of dynamism that only automated planning and modern operational planning systems can provide. Discover four critical reasons why it’s time to move from manual Excel sheets to the intelligent Axel Planner solution.
Topics: resource management optimization healthcare resource planning healthcare service production Axel Planner
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The key elements of a positive patient experience
Author Ilari Laaksonen Jan 25, 2021 1:29:35 PM
Patient experience describes an individual’s experience of their issue, whether it is an illness or an accident, and how healthcare treats that problem. Over the past ten years, many organizations have launched and completed projects to improve the overall patient experience.
