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Obstetric Unit Capacity Optimization and Consolidation Analysis Using Simulation Modeling and Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

Gandhari, Revanth Kumar Reddy
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1435590411

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2015, Master of Science, University of Akron, Mechanical Engineering.
Healthcare costs are exponentially increasing in the world and especially in the US. In such an expensive field, it is important to eliminate all the waste from the system. Waste can be found in many forms like excess resources, staffing, unnecessary process steps, rework etc. Hospitals experience high variation in the incoming patient volume throughout the year. Unlike manufacturing industry, it is impossible to control variation in healthcare. As the years go by, the patient volume varies which could be an upward trend or a downward trend. As the patient volume changes, it is important to stay updated on the number of beds required to accommodate the patients. Many techniques have been used by the hospitals to estimate the bed requirements. Most hospitals use the occupancy method in which the management estimates the bed requirement to reach 80% occupancy. Due to the variation in incoming patient volume, such method would lead to excess delays in patient care. In today’s competitive world, patient satisfaction is extremely important to generate revenue. The task is to minimize delays while keeping the operating costs at minimum. More advanced methods are required to estimate the required amount of resources considering the variation in the patient arrival rate. In case if the hospital management decides to consolidate their facilities, how much capacity do they need? How many patients are they about to see? After literature review, research in such area has not been found. This research concentrates on exploring such scenarios in effort to add to the body of knowledge in the area. In this research, a simulation model is built to study the current operating conditions of the system followed by optimizing the capacity of an Obstetric unit. Patient volume projections in case of consolidation have been estimated followed by estimating the resources required if consolidated. Finally analytical hierarchy process is used to assist in decision making considering numerous decision criteria and alternatives available.
Shengyong Wang, Dr. (Advisor)
Celal Batur, Dr. (Committee Member)
Chen Ling, Dr. (Committee Member)
100 p.
Engineering; Health Care; Health Care Management; Mechanical Engineering; Obstetrics
Obstetric unit capacity estimation and consolidation

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  • Gandhari, R. K. R. (2015). Obstetric Unit Capacity Optimization and Consolidation Analysis Using Simulation Modeling and Using Analytical Hierarchy Process [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1435590411

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gandhari, Revanth Kumar Reddy. Obstetric Unit Capacity Optimization and Consolidation Analysis Using Simulation Modeling and Using Analytical Hierarchy Process . 2015. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1435590411.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gandhari, Revanth Kumar Reddy. "Obstetric Unit Capacity Optimization and Consolidation Analysis Using Simulation Modeling and Using Analytical Hierarchy Process ." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1435590411

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