Challenge Offer options for emergency department resource allocation in a fixed maximum square foot area. Determine potential benefits of universal resources. Solution A mathematical model was used to develop multiple resource allocation options that maximized the total number of resources in the given area. Using 15 months of patient data, multiple variations of a simulation […]

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Challenge The growing demand for minimally invasive outpatient surgery led LSI to extend reach by offering services in additional locations. LSI administration requested a study to optimize efficiency at the expansion locations – both the physical spaces and the daily processes. Solution A simulation study was used to determine if the newly designed process was optimal and if the […]

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Challenge Determine an appropriate number of resources for a new registration process in a family practice setting. Help staff understand resource utilization and the effects of changes to the current process. Solution Using discrete event simulation, a model was developed to represent the current registration system. Throughout the creation of the model, staff provided feedback […]

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Challenge Provide high-level decision support around emergency department capacity to executive-level team. Present options that minimize capital spending. Solution Discrete event simulation modeling was used to produce a high-level, decision support resource. Building a model with readily available data – including average LOS, patient mix and arrival rates – allowed for the swift turn-around of […]

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