How hospital logistics impacts the quality of healthcare services

It is a fact that timely and efficiency are essential to treat any patient in need, especially because in many cases it is a matter of urgency. For this reason, there can be no margin for error in the transfer of the patient or in the delivery of the requested supplies.

Fortunately, technology continues to advance with its recent innovations, and that is why Delego recommends informing you about the latest technological trends that are being developed to improve the hospital logistics of any health center or healthcare organization.

What is hospital logistics, and what has been its impact on the healthcare sector?  

Hospital logistics is responsible for managing the flow of goods, services, and people within a healthcare facility or healthcare organization. This includes everything from the procurement and storage of medicines or medical supplies to waste management. In essence, it is the gear that allows all areas to function in a coordinated and efficient manner.

Particularly, the role played by hospital logistics can make a favorable and significant difference in the operation of any medical team. First, it ensures that healthcare professionals have the necessary resources at the right time, which translates into faster and more efficient care. However, efficient inventory management avoids shortages of medicines and supplies, which minimizes risks to patients' health.

Another aspect of hospital logistics is the delivery of medicines, supplies or medical devices, as well as the transfer of patients. This includes very precise work ranging from route planning to fleet performance evaluation. 

How can hospital logistics be improved today?

Due to the demands that are handled every day in the healthcare sector. Medical professionals should not be left behind in terms of making use of innovative technologies to improve the quality of patient service or the management of resources, tasks, and healthcare inputs.

There are many technological tools that have made their contributions in the medical service, but we highlight those that involve artificial intelligence, task automation and software that optimize the process. That is why we have developed a last mile software for the logistics of patient transfer or delivery of medicines and medical supplies. This tool allows an integral transformation in patient care, enabling efficiency and speed in an emergency, as well as effectiveness and operability in the transfer of equipment or medical supplies.  

Discover the benefits that Delego provides in hospital logistics

Thanks to the implementation of our intelligent software, there is an improvement in the different operations and activities of delivery and transfer logistics in the healthcare sector. Some benefits of using Delego are:

• Optimization of recurring routes: our logistics software allows for the planning of transfer routes, thus ensuring consistent and efficient route tracking on those regular visits, as well as an optimal and efficient allocation of emergency professionals.

• Automatic assignment for home deliveries: another benefit is the automatic assignment to the delivery person closest to the requesting party, which has ensured that medicines and supplies are delivered to patients quickly and smoothly.

• Real-time monitoring: having real-time visibility of the fleet allows a more immediate reaction to possible emergencies, in addition to enabling subsequent analysis to evaluate points for improvement in the transfer.

• Reduced operating costs: the implementation of Delego has optimized the allocation of vehicles and the routing of home delivery routes, thereby reducing maintenance and fuel costs.

If you would like to check out how Delego can help you organize your processes, you can continue reading our blog or download our free e-book for more information.