A comprehensive simulation for wait time reduction and capacity planning applied in general surgery

P.T. Vanberkel; John T. Blake

doi:10.1007/s10729-007-9035-6

A comprehensive simulation for wait time reduction and capacity planning applied in general surgery

P.T. Vanberkel, John T. Blake

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Abstract

This paper describes the use of operational research techniques to analyze the wait list for the Division of General Surgery at the Capital District Health Authority in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A discrete event simulation model was developed to aid capacity planning decisions and to analyze the performance of the division. The analysis examined the consequences of redistributing beds between sites, and achieving standard patient lengths of stay, while contrasting them to current and additional resource options. From the results, multiple independent and combined options for stabilizing and decreasing waits for elective procedures were proposed.

Original language	English
Article number	10.1007/s10729-007-9035-6
Pages (from-to)	373-385
Number of pages	13
Journal	Health care management science
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10729-007-9035-6
Publication status	Published - 22 Sep 2007

Keywords

IR-70382
Wait list management
Simulation
General surgery
Access to medical care
METIS-243179
Capacity Planning
EWI-17674

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