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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Hospital Administration
  • Healthcare Operations

Background:

  • Postpandemic surges in respiratory viral illnesses strained pediatric inpatient capacity.
  • Afternoon discharge clustering was identified as a significant bottleneck in patient throughput.
  • Improving discharge efficiency is crucial for optimizing hospital resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase the percentage of patients discharged outside of peak afternoon hours (11 am-5 pm).
  • To enhance hospital throughput efficiency and bed availability.
  • To promote timely discharges when patients are medically ready.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary committee analyzed discharge data (Jan 2021-Apr 2022) to identify peak hours.
  • Plan-do-study-act cycles were used to trial interventions targeting discharge timing.
  • Statistical process control charts (p-charts) monitored the primary outcome: non-peak discharges.

Main Results:

  • The percentage of non-peak discharges (5 pm-11 am) rose from 28% to 36%.
  • Discharges before 11 am increased from 7% to 19%; early morning orders (before 9 am) rose from 4% to 16%.
  • No significant changes were observed in average length of stay, discharge turnover time, or patient satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions successfully increased the proportion of pediatric patients discharged during non-peak hours.
  • The initiative facilitated earlier discharges when patients were medically cleared.
  • Workflow adjustments and stakeholder engagement were key to successful implementation.