Closure simulation for reduction of emergency patient diversion: a discrete agent-based simulation approach to minimizing ambulance diversion

Closure simulation for reduction of emergency patient diversion: a discrete agent-based simulation approach to minimizing ambulance diversion

Abstract Background The city of Munich uses web-based information system IVENA to promote exchange of information regarding hospital offerings and closures between the integrated dispatch center and hospitals to support coordination of the emergency medical services. Hospital crowding resulting in c...

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Main Authors: D. Pförringer, M. Breu, M. Crönlein, R. Kolisch, K.-G. Kanz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Emergency medical services
Ambulance
Diversion
Dispatch
Crowding
Closure policy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0330-0

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