DocumentCode
3480640
Title
Simulating outpatient obstetrical clinics
Author
Isken, Mark W. ; Ward, Timothy J. ; McKee, Timothy C.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Decision & Inf. Sci., Oakland Univ., Rochester, MI, USA
Volume
2
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Firstpage
1557
Abstract
Computer simulation is a useful tool for addressing resource allocation problems in outpatient obstetrical clinics. We present a general framework for modeling such clinics for the purpose of exploring questions related to demand, appointment scheduling, exam room allocation, patient flow patterns and staffing. Modeling challenges are identified and solutions suggested. Examples from a project completed by the authors at a large obstetrical clinic are used to illustrate the concepts
Keywords
digital simulation; medical administrative data processing; obstetrics; personnel; resource allocation; scheduling; appointment scheduling; clinic demand; computer simulation; examination room allocation; modelling; outpatient obstetrical clinic simulation; patient flow patterns; resource allocation; staffing; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Length measurement; Pregnancy test; Processor scheduling; Resource management; Time measurement; Timing; Volume measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1999 Winter
Conference_Location
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5780-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WSC.1999.816892
Filename
816892
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