Smart Allocation – Transforming facilities resource management
Efficient resource deployment has always been one of the hardest problems in NHS facilities management. Synbiotix is addressing it head-on with Smart Allocation, a significant evolution of the platform’s existing auto allocation capability that goes far beyond simply assigning the next available member of staff. The limits of rule-based automation For estates and facilities teams […]
Optimising Patient flow by integrating task management with Patient Administration Systems and Radiology Information Systems
The NHS faces increasing pressure to optimise patient flow while maintaining high-quality care. Delays in scheduling, inefficient data management, and administrative bottlenecks can lead to longer patient wait times, increased operational costs, and resource strain. The Challenges Patient flow refers to the movement of patients through various hospital departments, from admission to diagnosis, treatment, and […]
Reducing food waste in Healthcare: Better care, sustainability and cost savings
It’s estimated that up to 18% of food in hospitals is wasted, which is the equivalent of 1 in every 6 meals. As well as creating significant financial costs for hospitals, food waste also has an environmental impact and can affect the NHS’s goal for sustainable healthcare. Three reasons why reducing food waste in hospitals […]
Is too much choice making NHS Catering unmanageable?
In an effort to improve patient satisfaction, NHS catering has evolved to offer an ever-expanding array of meal choices. While well-intentioned, this abundance of options may be contributing to inefficiencies, increased waste, and compromised food quality. Could it be that, in aiming to please everyone, we’ve made the system unmanageable for those delivering it? Have […]
