Emeritus

While hospitals focus on active bed utilization, an often-overlooked factor is bed storage management. Poor storage practices lead to cluttered hallways, inefficiencies in locating available beds, and increased maintenance costs. Properly managing stored beds ensures hospitals can respond to patient demand quickly while extending the lifespan of their equipment. The Hidden Costs of Poor Bed Storage Hospitals struggling with storage issues face: • Cluttered hallways, creating safety hazards and compliance concerns. • Difficulty locating beds, leading to unnecessary purchases of new units. • Increased wear and tear, as improper storage damages equipment. By implementing structured storage solutions, hospitals can minimize these issues and optimize bed readiness. Best Practices for Efficient Bed Storage Management A strategic approach to bed storage includes: Dedicated Storage Areas – Allocating specific spaces for beds prevents random placement and ensures quick access. Storage PAR Leve...

Efficient hospital bed utilization is essential for maintaining smooth patient flow, reducing wait times, and controlling operational costs. However, poorly coordinated bed transport can lead to delays in patient admissions, prolonged equipment downtime, and unnecessary wear and tear on hospital beds and facilities. At Emeritus, we support hospital transport teams by ensuring beds are efficiently moved to and from the repair shop, maintaining department-specific par levels, training transport teams, and leveraging RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) to improve bed tracking. These strategic efforts help hospitals maximize bed availability, prevent transport-related damage, and enhance overall operational efficiency. How Transport Support Impacts Bed Utilization A hospital bed sitting unused does not necessarily mean it is ready for the next patient. Common transport-related inefficiencies include: • Beds waiting for repairs but not moved promptly, causing unnecessary downtime. • Departmen...

For hospitals, compliance isn’t just another box to check—it’s the foundation of patient safety and operational success. With stringent regulations governing medical equipment maintenance, healthcare facilities must maintain accurate records to meet audit requirements and avoid financial penalties. But traditional tracking methods often lead to inefficiencies, missing data, and reactive maintenance strategies that put hospitals at risk. By leveraging advanced reporting systems, hospitals can streamline compliance tracking, enhance accountability, and ensure every hospital bed maintenance meets safety standards. Turning Data into Actionable Insights Modern maintenance programs don’t just rely on scheduled servicing—they use real-time data to track equipment performance, predict failures, and document maintenance activities with precision. Advanced reporting tools aggregate key metrics, such as usage patterns, error reports, and maintenance history, to create a complete pic...

Hospital facilities managers are always looking for ways to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. While much of the focus is on staffing, supplies, and large medical equipment, one critical yet often overlooked area with significant financial implications is hospital bed maintenance. A reactive, break-fix approach—where maintenance is performed only when a bed fails—can drive up costs, increase equipment downtime, and disrupt hospital operations. However, a data-driven maintenance strategy transforms bed management, reducing financial waste, extending equipment life, and ensuring operational efficiency. The Hidden Costs of Reactive Maintenance Many hospitals still operate under a reactive maintenance model, which results in: Higher emergency repair costs – Expedited service calls, rush part orders, and urgent labor costs add up quickly. Operational inefficiencies – A downed bed means fewer available patient rooms, directly impacting hospital revenue and...