Optimizing Hospital Resource Utilization Using Power BI Analytics

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Volume 7, Issue 1 (2026)

Published Online

January-February 2026

Pages

109-116

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Delivering high-quality patient care while reducing operating costs requires effective hospital resource management. A dynamic, data-driven solution for tracking and maximizing the use of vital resources including beds, medical equipment, personnel, and emergency services is provided by a Power BI-created hospital resource utilization dashboard. The dashboard offers real-time visual insights, such as occupancy rates, patient flow trends, staff workload allocation, and equipment utilization patterns, by combining data from several hospital information systems. Administrators and clinical leaders can foresee resource shortages, make well informed decisions, and increase overall operational efficiency with the help of these insights. Strategic planning is supported and transparency is improved by Power BI's interactive features, which include drill down capabilities, automated alerts, and customizable reports. Ultimately, the implementation of a Power BI based hospital resource utilization dashboard contributes to improved patient outcomes, reduced wait times, and more effective allocation of healthcare resources.