A decision support system for demand and capacity modelling of an accident and emergency department
Author
Ordu, Muhammed
Demir, Eren
Tofallis, Christopher
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2299/20994
Abstract
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments in England have been struggling against severe capacity constraints. In addition, A&E demands have been increasing year on year. In this study, our aim was to develop a decision support system combining discrete event simulation and comparative forecasting techniques for the better management of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in England. We used the national hospital episodes statistics data-set including period April, 2009 – January, 2013. Two demand conditions are considered: the expected demand condition is based on A&E demands estimated by comparing forecasting methods, and the unexpected demand is based on the closure of a nearby A&E department due to budgeting constraints. We developed a discrete event simulation model to measure a number of key performance metrics. This paper presents a crucial study which will enable service managers and directors of hospitals to foresee their activities in future and form a strategic plan well in advance.
Publication date
2019-01-06Published in
Health SystemsPublished version
https://doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2018.1561161Other links
http://hdl.handle.net/2299/20994Metadata
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