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New Barcode System Slashes Hospital Wait Times
18 Sep
Summary
- Barcode booklets replace paper files in key departments.
- Digital records aim to reduce waiting and crowding.
- System aims for faster patient flow within 15 days.
New Civil Hospital (NCH) has implemented a new barcode booklet system within its medicine and orthopaedic outpatient departments. This digital transformation replaces conventional paper case files with electronically accessible patient records, aiming to streamline services and alleviate crowding. The initiative was launched on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday at the hospital's Kidney Building.
The medicine department typically serves around 1,000 patients daily, while the orthopaedic department manages approximately 500. The new barcode booklet system enables hospital staff to rapidly access a patient's complete treatment history by scanning the booklet's barcode. This enhancement is expected to expedite follow-up visits and improve overall organization.
Officials project that this digital process will substantially decrease outpatient department queues and congestion within the upcoming 15 days. First-time patients will receive a new barcode booklet, while returning patients can proceed directly to the nursing desk for scanning. The system integrates with tablet-based registration, minimizing manual data entry and reducing the likelihood of errors.
