Computer-based operational and decision support for surgical services. (1st January 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Spangler, William E.; Strum, David P.; May, Luis G. Vargas and Jerrold H.
• Is Part Of: International journal of healthcare technology and management. Volume 2:Number 1/4(2000)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2000-01-01
• Subjects: decision support systems -- surgical services -- scheduling; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Management -- Periodicals; 610.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-2156

Abstract

In the face of increasing demands for services and tighter constraints on resources, medical centres are searching for ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. This paper describes the design and development of a system, called Resource Coordination for Surgical Services (RCSS), that is intended to help managers improve overall utilisation of surgical suites.