... scheduling issues, describe nursing resource constraints, and develop a constraint-based optimization model and leveling algorithm for the final template. Findings The approach is expected to reduce the variation in the system by 24 percent and result in five fewer chemo chairs used during peak hours...

... based in four Indian regions. Findings Psychological discomfort is an infant mortality rate (IMR) mediating factor. The root mean square error of approximation fit statistic for the model was 0.08, which was considered the best fit. Practical implications Addressing mediating causes can reduce...

... in one teaching hospital using interpretive structural modeling (ISM). Design/methodology/approach The authors used a descriptive study involving experts and senior managers; 16 were selected as the study sample using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed...

... variables and takes values between −1 (negative correlation) and 1 (positive correlation). The thresholds used to establish relationship strengths are shown in Table I . Patient safety Healthcare data Nursing outcomes Staffing Nurse Acute Modelling Safety The NHS Benchmarking Database...

... structural modeling (ISM). Fuzzy-Matrice d’Impacts Croisés Multiplication Appliquée á un Classement (MICMAC) analysis was used to classify HCWM barriers into four groups. Findings – In total, 25 HCWM system barriers were identified and placed in 12 different ISM model hierarchy levels. Fuzzy-MICMAC...

...Yu-Li Huang; David A. Hanauer Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop evident-based predictive no-show models considering patients’ each past appointment status, a time-dependent component, as an independent predictor to improve predictability. Design/methodology/approach – A ten...

... a one-year period were used to develop a simulation model. The model evaluated pure operating modes of regional anesthesia performed within and outside the OR in a parallel manner. The scenarios were used to evaluate how many surgeries could be completed in a standard work day (555 minutes) and assuming...

... in medical call-centers. Originality/value – Structured quantitative modeling of contact centers can be an important extension to traditional quality and process improvement techniques. The Appointment Information Desk (AID) – triages calls from patients and either directs the call...

..., traditionally dominated by the public sector. Design/methodology/approach – Predictive risk modelling is conducted using a database containing over 250,000 health insurance policy records provided by the Superintendence of Health of Chile. Findings – Although perceived with suspicion in some circles...

... in the design and successful implementation of simulation models within the define‐measure‐analyse‐design‐verify (DMADV) or define‐measure‐analyse‐improve‐control (DMAIC) Six Sigma procedures. Findings A case regarding the reorganisation of the flow of emergency patients affected by vertigo symptoms...

...Steve Moore Presents a model designed to explore the stochastic nature of non‐elective admissions. Using historic data taken from the patient administration system of a large district general hospital situated in Plymouth, England, the model shows the importance of understanding the profile of risk...

...Eva Lindberg This paper is of a theoretical type ending with a model describing the frame and function of a quality system. Quality in health care is largely dependent on the behaviour and action of the health care staff. Furthermore behaviour and action emanate from the individual and group...

...Anthony R. Bennett Offers many new ideas in the field of marketing, and argues that marketing is a complex, strategic thought process, based on an exchange of customer‐related values. A new model of need and want is offered, and developed into a strategic framework which considers the functional...

...Errol Babington Considers the application of a computer model to aid the contracting process between purchasers and providers in the NHS. Analyses the difference between needs and wants and shows how the model can be used for considering “what if?” options. 6 IJHCQA 6,1 An examination...