title: Computer simulation improves on laboratory benchmarking.
abstract: Benchmarking of hospital laboratory services is about to take a new twist, as computer simulations allow managers to see proposed efficiency improvements in action before investing in new equipment or staff changes.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D003198:Computer Simulation; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care; D013996:Time and Motion Studies; D014481:United States