Simulation modeling for the impact of triage liaison physician on emergency department to reduce overcrowding

Simulation modeling for the impact of triage liaison physician on emergency department to reduce overcrowding

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been a common complaint in Emergency Medicine in Canada for many years. Its adverse effects of prolonged waiting times cause patient dissatisfaction and unsafety. Previous studies indicate that adding a physician in triage (PIT) can increase accuracy and ef...

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Main Author: Yang, Jie
Other Authors: Peng, Qingjin (Mechanical Engineering)
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Simulation modeling
Discrete-event simulation
Emergency Department
Physician in triage
Patient waiting time
Patient length of stay
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31963

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