Simulation of emergency medical service scheduling.
Efficient allocation of resources is essential in any activity, but experimenting to determine appropriate levels risks a reduction in services that could be dangerous in a healthcare operation. Computer simulations offer a risk-free environment for testing alternate resource levels and balancing costs and services. This article describes the use of a simulation to determine appropriate staffing levels for an emergency medical service.
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Department of Industrial Engineering, Auburn University.
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