Possibilities of simulation modeling in the practice of the healthcare system

Introduction. This article presents the experience of five years of using simulation modeling to optimize work in the field of healthcare organization. Works are considered on the example of organizing the process of a three-level system for organizing emergency medical care in the regions, and examples of the practical application of computer modeling to improve the work of an inpatient emergency department are presented.

The objective was to study various methods and approaches to the implementation of simulation modeling used in practice in the healthcare system. Consider the possibilities of simulation modeling on the FlexsimHC platform.

Methods and materials. The analysis of methods and software used to create a simulation model in the healthcare sector was carried out. The main possibilities of using process modeling on the FlexsimHC platform were considered on the example of designing work inside and outside the hospital.

Results. After a series of experiments in the virtual space, the data obtained were put into practice. On the example of the completed project of the simulation model of the region, a real way to optimize the emergency medical care in the region was proposed. Experiments were also carried out on models of an inpatient emergency department, the results of which revealed ways to optimize the workflow aimed at reducing the duration of stay inside the department, at an adequate distribution of patient flows, allowing timely implementation of all necessary medical and diagnostic measures without additional burden on medical personnel.

Conclusion. Simulation modeling is the key to solving the logical problems of modern planning, allowing to reduce the risks of logistics errors in real time. 

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