This document discusses the economic and wider benefits of using Hospedia's Emergency Patient Flow Manager (EPFM) software in hospitals. It summarizes a report by Deloitte that found EPFM can deliver over £1.3 million in annual financial savings to a typical hospital by reducing length of stay, freeing up staff time, and lowering surgery cancellations. EPFM also improves patient experience, enhances staff safety, helps meet A&E targets, and provides operational insights through comprehensive data collection. The document outlines how EPFM works and Hospedia's implementation process and support. It provides examples of EPFM in use at various NHS hospitals.
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1. The Economic and Wider Benefits of ExtraMed
Emergency Patient Flow Manager from Hospedia
This White Paper draws on substantive analysis, performed by Deloitte, of the ExtraMed Emergency
Patient Flow Manager from Hospedia, alongside recent industry commentary, to assist hospitals in
creating an evidence base and business case for using the service to improve patient care while
supporting Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs)
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Based on economic
assessment by
The Economic impact of Hospedia
Emergency Patient Flow Manager
Contents
Executive Summary............................................................................................................................................. 3
Introducing the Need for Patient Flow Management in Emergency Care......................... 3
The Quantitative Benefits of Emergency Patient Flow Manager............................................. 5
The Qualitative Benefits of Emergency Patient Flow Manager................................................ 6
How Emergency Patient Flow Manager Works................................................................................... 7
Implementation - Process and Support from Hospedia............................................................... 8
How Emergency Patient Flow Manager is Being Used Today.................................................. 9
Conclusion................................................................................................................................................................. 11