Healthcare institutions have many factors to consider. Think of the availability of staff, the availability of necessary equipment, and the preferences of both staff and patients. An example where these aspects come together is in efficiently managing the operating room schedule within hospitals. Time slots need to be allocated to various surgical specialties. The multi-objective balance to be achieved here is to minimize patient waiting times, maximize the use of resources, ensure timely access to surgical care, and not compromise the quality of care in achieving these goals.
Using research techniques, Supply Value can frame this complex planning problem. First, we collect and analyze data on the availability of surgeons, historical operations, expected future demand, and patient preferences. Using this information, we develop a plan based on our mathematical model that broadly determines the allocation of time slots in the operating room. This contributes to optimizing the schedule, while still allowing room for customization based on the criteria important to the organization in question. By addressing the problem from a mathematical perspective, we can present multiple scenarios that meet your requirements, identifying the most suitable solution(s) together.
Specifically, this results in better predictability of schedules for healthcare providers, leading to fewer scheduling conflicts, higher utilization rates, and overall higher satisfaction. This, in turn, reduces wait times, leading to increased patient satisfaction. Additionally, these results contribute to the timely delivery of care, which is a crucial goal for a healthcare institution.
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