Bedopname

Bedopname is a term used in Dutch hospital administration to denote the admission of a patient to a hospital bed. It encompasses the registration of the patient in the hospital information system, assignment to an appropriate ward and bed, and the initial clinical intake. The process marks the transition from pre-admission or outpatient status into inpatient care.

The admission process typically begins with a referral or emergency department contact, followed by bed allocation by the bed management team. The patient checks in, undergoes identity verification, provides consent where required, and receives an initial nursing assessment, including vital signs and basic diagnostic data. A provisional care plan and assignments to the relevant ward and team are established to guide early treatment and monitoring. The operation is closely connected to discharge planning to maintain bed availability and patient flow.

There are two main types of bedopname: elective (planned) admissions and emergency admissions. In both cases, efficient bedopname is part of hospital throughput, often supported by real-time bed management information systems. Effective execution reduces delays, improves patient experience, and helps manage crowding in emergency departments and other points of entry.

See also: hospital admission, bed management, discharge planning, patient flow.