title: Developing a nursing managed central transportation service.
abstract: Using computer simulation, a centralized transportation system was designed which resulted in 1) more time at the bedside for nurses and technicians, 2) fewer FTEs needed for transporting, 3) less waiting time for patients, and 4) better overall control of the transportation system.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McGinty
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ghiz
mesh_terms: D002497:Centralized Hospital Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005845:Georgia; D016519:Hospitals, Religious / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000078329:Workforce