Healthcare Magazine November 2014 | Page 15

WAYS BIG DATA CAN IMPROVE YOUR HOSPITAL OPERATIONS
Doctors can make highly realistic and accurate judgements
realistic and accurate view , sometimes in nearly real time , of what is happening across the hospital . This allows them to get a high level view of how resources are being used and allocated . This accurate reporting provides a valuable tool for streamlining operations .
For example , management might use big data to get an overview of surgery scheduling . They can use this data to coordinate surgery schedules with more precision , cutting down resources wasted due to poor scheduling . This fine tuning of resources can be applied across the board , from medical supply ordering to bed allocation .
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When it comes to managing your hospital ’ s data , big data can help get your medical world running more efficiently .
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