Simulation-based evaluation of operating room management policies

Simulation-based evaluation of operating room management policies

Abstract Background Since operating rooms are a major bottleneck resource and an important revenue driver in hospitals, it is important to use these resources efficiently. Studies estimate that between 60 and 70% of hospital admissions are due to surgeries. Furthermore, staffing cannot be changed da...

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Main Authors: Jan Schoenfelder, Sebastian Kohl, Manuel Glaser, Sebastian McRae, Jens O. Brunner, Thomas Koperna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Operating room management
Patient scheduling
Patient flow
Capacity management
Simulation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06234-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06234-5

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