Even 50 percent. beds in ophthalmic departments is unnecessary. Most patients after surgery no longer require hospitalization. Extra beds only take up space and generate costs.
The number of beds in ophthalmic departments is disproportionately large in relation to the actual needs. It has not changed for twenty years. At that time, science and medicine made great progress. Currently, most procedures do not require the patient to remain in the hospital. Prof. Marek Rękas, National Consultant in the field of Ophthalmology, believes that even half of the beds can be liquidated without harm to patients.
Beds in ophthalmic hospitals have not been used for years. They only generate costs and take up space. If they were removed, this space could be used for waiting rooms for patients or outpatient clinics. Some treatments require the patient to stay in the hospital. You can’t get rid of all the beds, but a lot of them are completely redundant.
Based on: RMF24