Principles of nursing cost control: rational use of resources, optimization of manpower allocation and strict implementation of protocols.
1, the rational use of resources
Resources are the main component of nursing costs, such as medical equipment, supplies, drugs, etc.. Effective utilization of resources is one of the core principles of nursing cost control.
Demand prediction and planning: predict the number of patients and their conditions, and rationally formulate the procurement plan of resources to avoid excess or shortage.
Optimizing inventory management: controlling the inventory level, avoiding excessive inventory that causes capital consumption and item loss, and at the same time ensuring that commonly used items remain sufficient.
Equipment **** use: rationalize the use of equipment time and department **** use of equipment, to avoid idle equipment waste.
Energy saving: In the use of equipment and air-conditioning lighting, promote energy saving and power saving to reduce energy expenses.
2, optimize manpower allocation
Manpower costs occupy an important position in medical institutions, optimizing manpower allocation is the key to nursing cost control.
Reasonable establishment of the number of people: according to the workload of different departments and patient demand, the reasonable establishment of nursing staff establishment standards, to avoid overstaffing or understaffing.
Flexible scheduling: According to the peaks and valleys of patient visits, nursing staff scheduling is rationally arranged to ensure the matching of demand and manpower.
Clear responsibilities: Develop clear job responsibilities and workflow to avoid wasting time and resources due to cross-cutting and unclear work.
Continuing Education: Enhance the comprehensive quality of nursing staff through training and continuing education to increase their ability to take on more responsibilities.
3. Strict implementation of protocols
Implementation of protocols and processes can effectively improve work efficiency and reduce the incidence of errors, thereby reducing costs.
Standardized operation: develop standards for nursing operations and processes to reduce medical errors caused by irregularities in operations.
Strict medication management: standardize the use of medication according to medical guidelines to avoid overuse and waste of medication.
Prevention-oriented: through health education and disease prevention, reduce the occurrence of patient complications and unnecessary medical costs.