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CASE STUDIES

BUPA Private Health Insurance – Case Study

Assigned with the task of handling an increased case load at its out-patient clinics, one of the world’s leading private health care organizations, BUPA, wanted to know how it admit more patients through increased resource utilization.

Considering the erratic arrival rates for the various patient types, bottleneck-causing situations were identified and the BUPA was able to focus on increasing the availability of the appropriate resources. Using SIMUL8, BUPA pinpointed the capital investments that would best serve its needs and met its increased capacity requirements at minimum cost.


Washington Hospital – Case Study

Healthcare Simulation graphic Our consultants have assisted Washington Hospital streamline its environmental services department in order to provide a high level of service at a reduced cost. Difficulties considered wide variation in:
  1. Staff availability and skill levels
  2. Variations in required task times
  3. Delays in responding to dispatch instructions
The model was used to investigate different staffing levels and deployment configurations including various methods of dispatch.

SIMUL8 was used to perform the analysis with no disruption to the patient. Simulation study results allowed the hospital to reduce bed turn around time by 20% as well as forecast staffing needs for various patient volumes.


John’s Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center – Case Study

John’s Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center was challenged with increasing the number of patients it could serve given its current facilities. It was determined that meeting the demand required more efficient use of resources.

SIMUL8 was used to analyze the various options and determine which increase in staff availability would provide the greatest benefit to John’s Hopkins. Results included:
  1. increased patient volumes
  2. decreased wait times
  3. steady staff utilization


Hospital – Case Study

Our consultants have helped a large American hospital (our client would like to remain anonymous) redesign its Cath Lab. The hospital was experiencing major patient delays with wait times far above the average.

The model considered patients with a wide variety of care requirements and associated service times.

SIMUL8 was used to determine lab requirements and predict medical and support staff utilization. Estimated wait time reductions are on the order of 50%.



HEALTH CARE SIMULATION BENEFITS

Typical Health Care Models:

  • Patient capacity planning
  • Hospital admissions
  • Staffing
  • Facility layout and space utilization

Types of Problems We Resolve:

  • Scheduling patients in clinics and ORs
  • Predicting waiting list behaviour
  • Improving triage
  • Allocation of parking lot space for outpatients

We Can Ensure Your Organizational Goals Are Met:

  • Cost optimization
  • Wait time reduction
  • Maintain high standards of service and care

To determine how a health care simulation can specifically benefit your organization, contact us.




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