Mission Control: The Development and Centralization of an Integrated Communication Center to Facilitate Intra-Facility and Inter-Facility Patient Flow

Abstract

Background: Patient flow is an inherently challenging process exacerbated by the demands of a busy pediatric academic center and seasonal illnesses. When patient flow is not optimized, it leads to delays in patient care, patient and staff dissatisfaction, and potential financial loss. There are multiple stakeholders involved in this logistically complex process. As our institution grew and expanded to multiple campuses, the need for a multidisciplinary, centralized hub to oversee and coordinate real-time patient movement focusing on inbound critical care transports became evident. Methods: Our institution proposed a centralized, physical space to …