In designing the workflow of exam/treatment areas, the patient’s safety and comfort are top considerations. Additionally, easily accessing electronic health records (EHR) and diagnostic equipment will help with the efficiency of each visit, ultimately creating a better experience for the patient.
With most healthcare organizations spending as much as 38% of their budget on supply chain activities, effective supply chain management is an absolute must in the healthcare industry. Supply chain activities are the second largest and fastest growing expense for medical facilities, second only to labor costs. Effective supply chain management is thus an extremely important added value to any healthcare organization's overall operations.
*This blog includes excerpts from a Midmark white-paper.
The series of recently enacted significant legislative changes to America's healthcare delivery system have made one thing abundantly clear; patient-centered policies and initiatives are now front and center when it comes to what healthcare providers need to focus on.
Taking a fresh look at physician office design has also found a spot on the agenda as both administrators and clinical staff begin to re-evaluate the impact of every point of contact on patient outcomes and satisfaction. What has emerged from this is a fundamental change in the interaction between healthcare providers and patients that is transforming the industry.
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