"The ability to identify available beds based on patient requirements and to improve the flow of patients throughout the hospital is extremely valuable to us", said Anne Trafford, Vice President, Information Management and Chief Information Officer, St. Michael's Hospital.  "We hope to be able to improve the patient experience as we ensure that patients are assigned to the most appropriate beds as quickly as possible."

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) approach to hospital-wide patient flow management through Real-Time Demand and Capacity (RTDC) Matching focuses on proactive daily prediction of capacity and demand, and the creation of specific actionable plans to address barriers. The Medworxx Bed Optimization System provides an opportunity for hospitals and health regions to manage patient flow consistent with the IHI's RTDC model.

"St. Michael's Hospital going live on the Medworxx BOS is an exciting milestone for Medworxx," said Dan Matlow, President & CEO, Medworxx.  "They are a leader in Patient Access & Flow in Canada, and we are proud to be able to partner with them for success in this area.  We believe there is a tremendous need in the market for a solution to support the IHI model, and that St Michael's Hospital is leading the way."

Source: MEDWORXX INC.