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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1999 Winter
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5780-9
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1999.816892
