Statistical analysis by Monte-Carlo simulation of the impact of administrative and medical delays in discharge from the postanesthesia care unit on total patient care hours.
Dexter
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Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. Franklin-Dexter@UIowa.edu
Penning
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Traub
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000191:economics; D011997:Recovery Room / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*