A Data-Driven Approach For Better Assignment Of Clinical And Surgical Capacity In An Elective Surgical Practice

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2017 Feb 10:2016:874-883. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

This work analyzes strategies for better allocation of surgeon resources in an elective surgical practice. Among the metrics considered to evaluate the assignment of tasks are OR-to-Clinic ratio per provider, OR-to-Clinic ratio per day, patient access to clinic, and patient access to surgery. In addition, a simulation model is used to evaluate the clinical and surgical capacity of the calendar to identify potential inefficiencies and propose strategic changes to the calendar.

MeSH terms

  • Elective Surgical Procedures*
  • Hospital Administration*
  • Humans
  • Models, Organizational
  • Operating Rooms / organization & administration
  • Personnel Staffing and Scheduling*
  • Practice Management, Medical / organization & administration*