ICU-BIS Objectives
The primary objective of the ICU-BIS is to provide timely data for managing ICU capacity, bed availability, and facilitation of interhospital transfers so critically ill patients get access to intensive care beds in a timely manner to deliver the best patient outcomes.
The objectives are:
Live ICU Bed Availability
Facilitate ICU Bed Management Locally
Streamlined Communications (Up-to-Date Contact Details)
Pathway for Electronic Referrals
Information to Support Surge/ Major Disaster Situations (e.g., COVID-19)
Off-Unit Management of Patients (ED, Theatre, etc.)
Reports on ICU Bed Availability and Utilisation.