Journal article
Patient Flow and Utilization of Resources in a Diagnostic Radiology Department: Analysis by Simulation Techniques
Investigative radiology, v 7(6), pp 517-525
Nov 1972
Abstract
The use of computer simulation as a tool for analyzing the operation of an existing diagnostic radiology department is described. Based on the statistical data gathered previously, a model of the department was formulated simulating its activities. Assuming certain values of input variables (such as the number of patients per day and their arrival times) and such system parameters as the numbers of technicians, orderlies, and examination rooms, several computer runs of the model were evaluated in terms of output variables (e.g., patient time in the department, waiting time, and the utilization of staff and rooms). The results agree well with observed data. The model provides a useful tool for evaluating and implementing changes to improve the departmentʼs performance.
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Details
- Title
- Patient Flow and Utilization of Resources in a Diagnostic Radiology Department: Analysis by Simulation Techniques
- Creators
- Benjamin Lev - Temple UniversityRobert CaltagironeFrancis Shea
- Publication Details
- Investigative radiology, v 7(6), pp 517-525
- Publisher
- Lippincott-Raven Publishers
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Decision Sciences (and Management Information Systems)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1972O311700009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0015428884
- Other Identifier
- 991019238626904721