The purpose of this project is to create a structured organizational governance to initiate and monitor strategic, hospital-wide projects related to Patient Flow. Additionally, this organizational governance will be responsible for launching and implementing key priorities aimed at fostering a data-driven culture in relation to patient flow for FY 25/26, as well as developing a comprehensive plan for FY 26/27 and expansion to include other utilization management initiatives (e.g., resource utilization, case costing etc.).

3. Student Involvement: Staff education on prioritized patient flow metrics, data analysis for quality improvement, and/or support for our patient placement algorithm. Student could be remote or onsite.

4. Resources Required (if any): RVH badge, access to Meditech Expanse, RVH email.

5. Support Offered to Students: Supported by patient flow manager and project manager. Offer orientation to project work. Will attend weekly meetings.

Expected Outcomes & Deliverables:

a) Create an RVH Patient Flow Collaborative

b) Improve the culture of data reliance with a clear accountability structure for responding to data and a commitment to data-driven decisions

c) Define, endorse and provide accessible patient flow data

d) Identify KPIs to measure success of these initiatives

The project deliverables include a detailed governance framework document outlining the structure and processes for managing patient flow projects. Additionally, learners will produce a strategic plan for FY 26/27, incorporating data-driven strategies for patient flow improvement. A presentation summarizing the governance model and strategic plan will also be delivered to stakeholders.