AAI’s Approach to Healthcare Simulation

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	Our approach We follow a structured approach to improve your healthcare processes. Step 1 - Analyze your current systems Define existing workflows Interview staff to understand process issues, perceived bottlenecks and expectations for future growth and patient mix Review records to quantify historical process parameters such as patient arrival patterns, waiting/treatment times, and staff schedules Conduct observation studies of patients and staff in primary and supporting departments to gather process data Measure/quantify existing performance levels Identify easily changed aspects to immediately improve performance Step 2 - Develop improvement options Work instructions Patient flow Staffing levels and schedule rules Facility layout and usage changes Bed-assignment strategies Measurement and data collection plans to ensure continuous monitoring of the department(s) Technology and capital equipment upgrades Step 3 - Test options This helps determine the viability of the proposed design changes and predict their potential impact on performance. It also eliminates costly, time-consuming trial-and-error testing. In this step: Develop simulation models to quantify cost, length-of-stay and utilization of facilities, equipment and staff Present recommendations, models and analyses to staff Modify the design based on test results and staff feedback Step 4 - Implementation We help your healthcare team implement appropriate changes. We also support you in developing a performance measurement approach so you can monitor the health of your system. View a Healthcare Simulation Model	Can simulation help improve your healthcare operations? Call (866) 566-5746 or email for a FREE solution analysis. Visit our healthcare resources page for client case studies and articles that illustrate how simulation modeling can improve healthcare operations. Sign up for our monthly newsletter Innovations features market and customer case studies that illustrate how simulation can be used as a powerful management tool.