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A model for simulation of Clinical Engineering Department activities
Gabriella Balestra1, Laura Gaetano, Daniele Puppato
1Dipartimento di Elettronica Politecnico di Torino, Italy. gabriella.balestra@polito.it
Summary
This study presents a simulation model to determine staffing needs for new Clinical Engineering (CE) departments. It estimates the required number of clinical engineers and biomedical equipment technicians based on facility characteristics and equipment.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Healthcare Management
- Operations Research
Background:
- Clinical Engineering (CE) departments manage healthcare technology.
- Workload is influenced by activity volume, equipment complexity, and facility technology intensity.
- Effective CE staffing is crucial for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a simulation model for estimating the optimal number of personnel for new CE departments.
- To provide a data-driven approach for resource allocation in healthcare technology management.
- To support the efficient establishment of CE departments.
Main Methods:
- Development of a simulation model.
- Input parameters include facility characteristics and biomedical instrument data (quantity, complexity).
- Simulation is used to estimate required Clinical Engineers and Biomedical Equipment Technicians.
Main Results:
- The model provides an estimation of the number of Clinical Engineers and Biomedical Equipment Technicians needed.
- The simulation quantifies staffing requirements based on defined inputs.
- The model offers a quantitative basis for CE department startup planning.
Conclusions:
- The proposed simulation model effectively estimates CE staffing needs.
- This model aids in the strategic planning and resource allocation for new CE departments.
- Accurate staffing ensures efficient healthcare technology management and service delivery.
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