Resource management simulator for radiology departments
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Published on: October 6, 2023
Shuntaro Yui1, Hajime Sasaki, Yoshitaka Bito
1Central Research Laboratory, Hitachi,Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
We propose a new system to manage modalities in radiology departments. Our system introduces a novel method to accurately estimate some indexes in order to provide an analysis of resource plans within three broad categories: financial affairs, patient satisfaction, and productivity. The main idea is to simulate the operational status of modalities. Results from a preliminary hospital evaluation show that use of the system results in more efficient resource management.
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