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The Canadian Hospital Executive Simulation System (CHESS)
G H Pink1, U A Knotts, L G Parrish
1Department of Health Administration, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Healthcare Management Forum
|January 4, 1992
Summary
The Canadian Hospital Executive Simulation System (CHESS) is a computer-based game for Canadian hospital managers. It offers educational benefits for healthcare management decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Administration
- Simulation Gaming
Background:
- Business and health services industries utilize simulation games for training.
- Canadian hospital managers require specialized decision-making tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Canadian Hospital Executive Simulation System (CHESS).
- Describe the development and educational benefits of CHESS.
- Highlight the role of simulation games in healthcare management training.
Main Methods:
- Overview of the CHESS simulation game.
- Description of CHESS development process.
- Discussion of CHESS educational applications.
Main Results:
- CHESS is a computer-based management decision-making game.
- The system is tailored for Canadian hospital managers.
- Educational benefits of using CHESS are discussed.
Conclusions:
- CHESS provides a valuable tool for training Canadian hospital executives.
- Simulation games can enhance decision-making skills in healthcare.
- The development of industry-specific simulations is beneficial for professional development.