An emergency department simulation model used to evaluate alternative nurse staffing and patient population scenarios
MA Draeger - Proceedings of the 24th conference on Winter …, 1992 - dl.acm.org
MA Draeger
Proceedings of the 24th conference on Winter simulation, 1992•dl.acm.orgABSTRACT Simulation models of Bethesda Hospital's three Emergency Departments were
developed, based on existing processes and empirical data. Model output includes patient
statistics such aswait time and treatment time, staff, and facility utilizations. Graphic
animations of the models provide visual, dynamic displays of system activity. Hospital
management uses the models to evaluate process performance, and preview the effects of
nurse staffing and patient flow changes on the system before actual implementation of any …
developed, based on existing processes and empirical data. Model output includes patient
statistics such aswait time and treatment time, staff, and facility utilizations. Graphic
animations of the models provide visual, dynamic displays of system activity. Hospital
management uses the models to evaluate process performance, and preview the effects of
nurse staffing and patient flow changes on the system before actual implementation of any …
Abstract
Simulation models of Bethesda Hospital’s three Emergency Departments were developed, based on existing processes and empirical data. Model output includes patient statistics such aswait time and treatment time, staff, and facility utilizations. Graphic animations of the models provide visual, dynamic displays of system activity. Hospital management uses the models to evaluate process performance, and preview the effects of nurse staffing and patient flow changes on the system before actual implementation of any changes.