Optomizing Resource Utilization in the Keller Army Community Hospital Emergency Room Through Simulation
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to simulate the significant operational aspects of the Keller Army Community Hospital Emergency Room. Concerns existed among the senior leadership that services in the Emergency Room were not being delivered as efficiently as possible. Freed resources could then be applied toward primary care. The Status Quo model represented a valid model of the KACH ER with simulation patient service times statistically no different than the empirical data (t = - 0.38, df(13369), p=.70). The results show that the KACH ER may be appropriately staffed with one nurse on duty without significantly increasing patient services times. While qualitative arguments must still be considered by the hospital executives in their decision to further transform the KACH ER, the quantitative information gathered from this study will provide a solid foundation for future decisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA372168
Entities
People
- David M. Farrick
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences