Optimizing Hospital Bed Capacity and Resource Allocation Using Inflow and Outflow Indices for Effective Healthcare Management.

This study analyzes hospital bed capacity and resource allocation using inflow and outflow indices to identify disparities in bed utilization. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for effective healthcare management, particularly in the allocation of specialized beds such as those in intensive...

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Published in:	Inquiry (00469580) pp. 1 - 16
Main Authors:	Kim, Jin-Nam, Oh, In-Hwan
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications Inc. 11/30/2024
Subjects:	Hospital utilization Medical care use Research funding Long-term health care Medical care Health policy Hospitals Descriptive statistics Intensive care units Health equity Medical needs assessment Health care rationing COVID-19 pandemic South Korea
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost