Baystates Postpones Unnecessary ED Expansion After MedModel Simulation
Baystates Postpones Unnecessary ED Expansion After MedModel Simulation
2 Pageswww.promodel.com 1-800-000-0000 | email@promodel.com Baystates Postpones Unnecessary ED Expansion After MedModel Simulation CHALLENGES Patient volumes in the Emergency Department (ED) at Baystate Hospital had increased from their fore- casted annual growth rate of 3% to almost 8%, creating serious operational challenges. After comprehensive review, administration determined that they needed more beds and more staff to ensure the highest levels of patient care and satisfaction. Faced with numerous challenges, including a virtually land-locked facility, management was considering a complex $1.2 Million ED expansion. Using the technology and experties of ProModel Healthcare Solutions Baystates was able to make some critical decisions. RESULTS The Model allowed them to achieve t
