Where Did All the Beds Go? The Storage Problem You Didn’t Know You Had
Hospitals are under pressure to improve bed availability, especially during peak periods. But contrary to popular belief, most facilities don’t need more beds—they need better visibility and smarter storage practices. Beds are frequently misplaced, hoarded, or forgotten in underutilised corners of the hospital. From cluttered storage closets to maintenance limbo, these hidden assets sit idle while departments scramble to meet patient demand. Emeritus helps hospitals solve this often-overlooked issue through inventory and storage optimisation. By implementing structured workflows and real-time tracking systems, they transform disjointed storage practices into a seamless part of patient flow management. Here’s how Emeritus supports this transformation: Inventory Clarity – With proper tagging and PAR level reporting, staff know exactly how many beds are in circulation and where they’re located. Maintenance Visibility – Beds pulled from use for repair or cleaning are tracked and returned ...