Resource management simulator for radiology departments

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2007 Oct 11:1165.

Abstract

We propose a new system to manage modalities in radiology departments. Our system introduces a novel method to accurately estimate some indexes in order to provide an analysis of resource plans within three broad categories: financial affairs, patient satisfaction, and productivity. The main idea is to simulate the operational status of modalities. Results from a preliminary hospital evaluation show that use of the system results in more efficient resource management.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation*
  • Efficiency, Organizational
  • Management Information Systems
  • Models, Organizational
  • Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Radiology Information Systems*