Patient transfers refer to situations where a patient is moved from one healthcare unit to another, for example, from one hospital to another or to a long-term care facility. These transfers are an essential part of healthcare workflow, and their success significantly impacts patient safety and the quality of care. While patient transfers might seem straightforward – find an available location and arrange transportation – in practice, the process is often much more complicated and stressful. In this blog, we delve into the challenges that can arise during patient transfers and how Uoma makes them smoother and safer.
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Patient transfers – simple routine work?
Author Teemu Kumpulainen Nov 7, 2024 1:21:25 PM
Topics: patient experience digitalization in healthcare patient path reporting patient transfers Uoma
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How to save on healthcare staffing costs through automation?
Author Ilari Laaksonen Aug 27, 2024 10:00:49 AM
How can healthcare staffing costs be reduced without compromising the quality of care? Personnel expenses account for up to 60% of costs, but automating administrative routines offers a fast track to savings. This blog explores how Axel Health's digital solutions reduce administrative resource needs, shorten ROI to under a year, and return professionals' time to patient care.
Topics: self-service patient experience healthcare service production digitalization in healthcare automation self-service solution roi calculator cost savings Axel Encounter
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Digital transformation driving improved patient experience
Author Ilari Laaksonen Jun 6, 2024 11:31:07 AM
How are AI and a digital-first strategy transforming healthcare? More than just technology, digitalization offers ways to remove friction between the patient and the care process. This blog explores how AI optimizes diagnostics and resource forecasting, and why adopting a "digital-first" culture is essential for achieving operational efficiency and a superior patient experience in healthcare.
Topics: patient experience healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare artificial intelligence AI Axel Planner resource optimization resource planning
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Digital door displays: 4 ways to streamline outpatient operations
Author Ilari Laaksonen Mar 6, 2024 1:51:29 PM
How do digital door displays enhance space utilization and patient guidance in medical centers and clinics? This blog explores how displays integrated with the Axel system eliminate manual signage, improve patient safety on wards, and help professionals find vacant rooms in seconds. Learn how smart room management transforms physical space into an efficient care environment.
Topics: patient flow management patient experience healthcare resource planning digitalization in healthcare door display Axel Encounter Axel Planner room management
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Why self-service payments make sense in healthcare
Author Ilari Laaksonen Feb 6, 2024 12:47:42 PM
Digital transformation in healthcare means providing practical tools that simplify the daily work of professionals. Self-service kiosks reduce check-in times to as little as 17 seconds, streamlining the patient journey from the moment they walk in. When a self-service kiosk also supports independent payments, you remove bottlenecks and allow staff to focus on high-value patient care rather than routine administration.
Topics: self-service mobile check-in patient experience self check-in self-service kiosk digitalization in healthcare payment self-service solution Axel Encounter Axel Mobile Encounter self check-in kiosk mobile self check-in
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Procuring patient flow solutions: 7 tips for Swedish healthcare
Author Dan Lind Oct 12, 2023 12:15:22 PM
Are you procuring a new patient flow management system? Digitalization in healthcare demands platforms capable of navigating complex multi-EHR environments. This 7-step checklist guides your organization toward a solution that maximizes operational efficiency, ensures over 90% self-service rates, and creates a seamless patient journey across the entire ecosystem – from check-in to post-visit follow-up.
