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SUMMARY:Capturing the dynamic behaviour of healthcare systems using Discre
 te Event Simulation (DES) modelling - An A&amp\;E department and an Operat
 ing Theatre department - Alexander Komashie - RA at Cambridge EDC
DTSTART:20100127T163000Z
DTEND:20100127T173000Z
UID:TALK22286@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Thomas Jun
DESCRIPTION:The UK National Health Service (NHS) remains a vital part of t
 he nation's economy. Receiving the biggest share of the nation’s annual 
 budget\, the demand for higher quality and safer healthcare is justifiably
  ever increasing. The problem is further compounded by the increasing pres
 sure to drive such improvements in performance whilst reducing cost. In re
 sponse to these pressures\, healthcare professionals and many researchers 
 with engineering background are employing various engineering concepts and
  tools to help meet the challenge for improved performance in the healthca
 re systems. One of the most effective methodologies employed is simulation
  modelling. In this presentation\, two previous works done in an Accident 
 and Emergency (A&E) department and an Operating Theatre department of two 
 major NHS Trusts in London using Discrete Event Simulation (DES) modelling
  technique are presented. The models were used as a platform for testing v
 arious operational alternatives to help managers make informed decisions. 
 The presentation will end with a brief discussion of a broader perspective
  of the application of systems modelling and simulation for health service
  improvement.
LOCATION:arthur marshall's meeting room (next to EDC loft)\, Inglis Buildi
 ng\, Engineering Department
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