Abstract:
In this paper the patient flow and perioperative processes involved in day of surgery admissions are considered for a hospital that is undergoing a staged redesign of its...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In this paper the patient flow and perioperative processes involved in day of surgery admissions are considered for a hospital that is undergoing a staged redesign of its operating room. In particular, the day of surgery admission area where patients are prepared for surgery is being relocated and some additional functions for the new unit are being considered. The goal of the simulation study is to map the patient flows and functions of the current area into the newly designed space, to measure potential changes in productivity, and to determine opportunities for future improvements.
Date of Conference: 09-12 December 2012
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 21 February 2013
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