Dynamic simulation modeling of ICU bed availability

William T Cahill; Marta Render

Dynamic simulation modeling of ICU bed availability

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Abstract

A computer model representing medical bed utilization at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center was developed using dynamic simulation software (Arena). The model analyzed the flow of patients through the ICU, telemetry and medical floor beds under current bed allocation. The model was then used to evaluate the effects of the planned phased construction. The model demonstrated improved availability of ICU beds with the addition of the telemetry and respiratory care unit beds.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1573-1576
Number of pages	4
Journal	Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings
Volume	2
State	Published - 1999
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Chemical Health and Safety
Software
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Applied Mathematics
Modeling and Simulation

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