Axiomatic Design of a Framework for the Comprehensive Optimization of Patient Flows in Hospitals
Joint Authors
Rauch, Erwin
Matt, Dominik T.
Arcidiacono, Gabriele
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lean Management and Six Sigma are nowadays applied not only to the manufacturing industry but also to service industry and public administration.
The manifold variables affecting the Health Care system minimize the effect of a narrow Lean intervention.
Therefore, this paper aims to discuss a comprehensive, system-based approach to achieve a factual holistic optimization of patient flows.
This paper debates the efficacy of Lean principles applied to the optimization of patient flows and related activities, structures, and resources, developing a theoretical framework based on the principles of the Axiomatic Design.
The demand for patient-oriented and efficient health services leads to use these methodologies to improve hospital processes.
In the framework, patients with similar characteristics are clustered in families to achieve homogeneous flows through the value stream.
An optimization checklist is outlined as the result of the mapping between Functional Requirements and Design Parameters, with the right sequence of the steps to optimize the patient flow according to the principles of Axiomatic Design.
The Axiomatic Design-based top-down implementation of Health Care evidence, according to Lean principles, results in a holistic optimization of hospital patient flows, by reducing the complexity of the system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arcidiacono, Gabriele& Matt, Dominik T.& Rauch, Erwin. 2017. Axiomatic Design of a Framework for the Comprehensive Optimization of Patient Flows in Hospitals. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arcidiacono, Gabriele…[et al.]. Axiomatic Design of a Framework for the Comprehensive Optimization of Patient Flows in Hospitals. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Arcidiacono, Gabriele& Matt, Dominik T.& Rauch, Erwin. Axiomatic Design of a Framework for the Comprehensive Optimization of Patient Flows in Hospitals. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180848
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1180848