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Original Research

Simulation analysis of resource flexibility on healthcare processes

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Pages 519-528 | Published online: 13 Oct 2016

Figures & data

Figure 1 Current process in the orthopedic department.

Abbreviation: OR, operating room.
Figure 1 Current process in the orthopedic department.

Table 1 Simulation model input based on current orthopedic care process (minutes)

Table 2 Scenarios and their corresponding resource changes

Table 3 Simulation results according to scenario

Figure 2 Daily throughput according to scenario.

Note: Black lines represent insignificant scenarios and the significant scenario is represented in red.
Figure 2 Daily throughput according to scenario.

Figure 3 Examination queue waiting time according to scenario.

Note: Black lines represent insignificant scenarios and the significant scenario is represented in red.
Figure 3 Examination queue waiting time according to scenario.

Table 4 Evaluating process characteristics when demand changes along with corresponding waiting time (hours)