--- title: Patient Focus Systems Blog | Mary Cooper description: Patient tracking and bed management advice and tips, as well as some entertaining tidbits on patient flow from the experts at Patient Focus Systems. --- [![Patient Flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-2129688854-png/Patientfocussystems_Image/patient_focus_systems_logo.png)](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/) # Patient Flow Software Blog ## Mary Cooper ### Recent Posts ## [Optimizing Inpatient Patient Flow: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/optimizing-inpatient-patient-flow-strategies-for-2025-and-beyond) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Fri, May 09, 2025 @ 12:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20hospital%20environment%20bustling%20with%20activity%20In%20the%20foreground%20a%20nurse%20checks%20a%20digital%20tablet%20while%20standing%20beside%20a%20patient%20bed%20with%20a%20realtime%20bed%20status%20dashboard%20visible%20on%20a%20nearby%20screen%20The%20background%20shows%20a%20divers-1.jpeg) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/optimizing-inpatient-patient-flow-strategies-for-2025-and-beyond) Efficient inpatient patient flow is a foundational element of hospital operations. It encompasses the entire movement of patients within a healthcare facility—from admission to discharge—and includes every touchpoint along the care journey. In 2025 and beyond, optimizing patient flow isn’t just a matter of operational efficiency; it's critical to ensuring **patient safety, quality of care, revenue growth, and overall patient satisfaction. ** As healthcare systems navigate increasing demand and resource limitations, hospitals must adopt forward-looking strategies that combine **data-driven insights, streamlined communication, and smart technology**. Here are seven key strategies to enhance inpatient patient flow—alongside specific tools hospitals can use to make these strategies actionable. [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/optimizing-inpatient-patient-flow-strategies-for-2025-and-beyond) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/optimizing-inpatient-patient-flow-strategies-for-2025-and-beyond#comments-listing) Topics: [patient flow software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow-software), [bed management](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/bed-management), [patient placement](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-placement), [patient transport](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transport) ## [ESSENTIAL BENCHMARKING STRATEGIES FOR PATIENT TRANSPORT MANAGERS](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/enhancing-efficiency-internal-benchmarking-in-patient-transport-management) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Mon, Aug 19, 2024 @ 12:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Report_on_Laptop](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Report_on_Laptop.jpeg?width=402&height=268&name=Report_on_Laptop.jpeg)Patient Transport Managers are crucial in ensuring smooth patient flow within healthcare facilities.   [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/enhancing-efficiency-internal-benchmarking-in-patient-transport-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/enhancing-efficiency-internal-benchmarking-in-patient-transport-management#comments-listing) Topics: [patient transport](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transport) ## [Streamlining Patient Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Software for Optimal Efficiency](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/leveraging-the-power-of-software-for-optimal-efficiency) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Tue, Sep 12, 2023 @ 10:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![Paper Airplanes](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Paper%20Airplanes.jpg?width=245&height=173&name=Paper%20Airplanes.jpg)Introduction:** In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, efficiency and patient care remain top priorities. One crucial aspect often overlooked is patient transportation within medical facilities. Traditional methods of coordinating patient transfers can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Enter [Patient transportation software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/patient-transport/overview) – a solution that's transforming the way healthcare institutions manage patient mobility. In this blog, we'll explore the best use of patient transportation software and how it can enhance hospital operations while prioritizing patient well-being. [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/leveraging-the-power-of-software-for-optimal-efficiency) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/leveraging-the-power-of-software-for-optimal-efficiency#comments-listing) Topics: [patient transportation software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transportation-software) ## [A Brief Look at the Affordable Care Act and Patient Flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/196332/A-Brief-Look-at-the-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Patient-Flow) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Mon, Apr 14, 2014 @ 12:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-1054861724-jpg/images/fotolia_63875137_xs.jpg) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/196332/A-Brief-Look-at-the-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Patient-Flow) The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, is a law that, according to the Department of Health and Human Services: “Puts consumers back in charge of their health care… [and] gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health.” Media coverage concerning the ACA has been focused on the effects for consumers, or patients. But, what about hospitals? How will the ACA effect health care providers? The vision of Bernard Tyson, president and CEO of the Kaiser Permanente Health System, may help shed some light on these questions. According to Tyson, the current goal of health care providers, given the Affordable Care Act, is: [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/196332/A-Brief-Look-at-the-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Patient-Flow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/196332/A-Brief-Look-at-the-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Patient-Flow#comments-listing) Topics: [patient flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow), [patient satisfaction](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-satisfaction), [bed management](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/bed-management), [patient placement](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-placement), [patient transport](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transport) ## [The Rising Importance of Patient Experience Reviews](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/193511/the-rising-importance-of-patient-experience-reviews) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Mon, Feb 03, 2014 @ 04:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-491375105-jpg/images/image1.jpg) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/193511/the-rising-importance-of-patient-experience-reviews) ### Are You Meeting or Missing the Mark? Perhaps because we call them “patients,” we often forget that patients are also consumers, and the decision-making process applies to hospitals just as it applies to hotels, restaurants, and retail providers. Questions like “Where to get treatment?” “Which doctor to trust?” and “What hospital to support?” are increasingly determined by what other patients & consumers have to say. Now, according to research provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, there is no denying that hospitals are influenced by the growing popularity of online ratings and reviews. Healthcare Business Tech weighed in on this fairly recent trend, stating, “With the rise of the Internet and social media, today’s customers are more savvy with all their purchases-and have higher expectations. Health care is no different.” So, what does a review-savvy patient mean for our readers in the healthcare industry? It means that the patient experience, from the moment they walk up to the front desk to the moment they exit the hospital, is now, more than ever, a vital part of your hospital’s success and survival. Having tools in place to create a smooth, efficient patient experience could be the difference between a poor or a positive rating. [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/193511/the-rising-importance-of-patient-experience-reviews) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/193511/the-rising-importance-of-patient-experience-reviews#comments-listing) Topics: [patient flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow), [patient review](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-review), [patient satisfaction](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-satisfaction) ## [Bringing Passion and Problem Solving to Patient Flow Logistics](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/186194/Bringing-Passion-and-Problem-Solving-to-Patient-Flow-Logistics) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Fri, Aug 30, 2013 @ 04:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-283152309-jpg/images/peterpic.jpg) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/186194/Bringing-Passion-and-Problem-Solving-to-Patient-Flow-Logistics) ### *A PFS original interview with Peter Van de Kerkhove, one of the industry’s leading innovators* Peter Van de Kerkhove is a man with a mission. A mission to provide hospitals with astandardized approach for coordinating and managing Patient Transport activities, using technology. In fact, he’s had this mission for over 25 years, beginning with his job as a Project Manager for Process Improvement, working for a 900-bed medical center, in the Department of Operations (workflow) Analysis. It was in this position that Peter discovered he had a passion for [Patient Transport](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/patient-transport/overview/) and made it his personal mission to see it improved. Today, he is seeing that mission realized as over 50 hospitals have benefited from his innovative breakthrough in transport technology, including those served by PFS, as he is one of our co-founders and a continued consultant. [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/186194/Bringing-Passion-and-Problem-Solving-to-Patient-Flow-Logistics) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/186194/Bringing-Passion-and-Problem-Solving-to-Patient-Flow-Logistics#comments-listing) Topics: [patient flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow), [patient transportation](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transportation), [patient transportation software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transportation-software), [patient tracking](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-tracking), [patient visibility](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-visibility) ## [How to Avoid Patient Transportation Issues Before They Occur](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/145840/How-to-Avoid-Patient-Transportation-Issues-Before-They-Occur) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 @ 12:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-17817191-jpg/images/home_promo_pts.jpg) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/145840/How-to-Avoid-Patient-Transportation-Issues-Before-They-Occur) ### A True Life Look at Patient Flow Challenges When the transporter arrived to take Jo Anne’s mother down to X-Ray, she hardly expected him to bring a stretcher, deposit it in front of the elderly woman’s bed and request that she get out of bed and onto the stretcher by herself. There are reasons some patients wear “fall risk” precautionary wristbands and if Jo Anne had not been there to assist her mom onto the stretcher, that precaution could have become a reality. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning of Jo Anne’s troubles with the patient transport process. When Jo Anne’s mother was brought back to her room on a stretcher, the 2 transporters proceeded to park it outside of her door and she was given the instructions to go ahead and “get back to bed.” Frustrated, Jo Anne asked an administrator, who was making PR rounds, if she could speak with someone from the transport department, but no one ever showed up. Now, anyone even slightly familiar with hospital protocol or the basics of patient transportation will realize that this is not ideal, or even acceptable, transporter behavior. [Read More](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/145840/How-to-Avoid-Patient-Transportation-Issues-Before-They-Occur) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/145840/How-to-Avoid-Patient-Transportation-Issues-Before-They-Occur#comments-listing) Topics: [patient flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow), [patient transportation](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transportation), [patient transportation software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-transportation-software), [patient flow software](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/topic/patient-flow-software) ## [Benchmarking Essentials for Improved Patient Flow](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/126355/Benchmarking-Essentials-for-Improved-Patient-Flow) Posted by [Mary Cooper](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/author/mary-cooper) on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 @ 04:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/hs-fs/file-17821541-png/images/slider-ontime.png) ](https://www.patientfocussystems.com/blog/bid/126355/Benchmarking-Essentials-for-Improved-Patient-Flow) ### Comparing Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Benchmarking - Inpatient transportation managers have a high level of interest in comparing their performance metrics to others to determine how they are doing. 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