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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Healthcare Operations Research
  • Health Systems Management

Background:

  • Timely pulmonary function testing is essential for diagnosing and managing pulmonary diseases.
  • Perceived access limitations at an academic pulmonary function laboratory necessitated an investigation into system demand and capacity.
  • Understanding operational bottlenecks is key to improving patient access to diagnostic testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze demand and capacity within an academic pulmonary function laboratory.
  • To identify factors contributing to perceived poor access to pulmonary function testing.
  • To evaluate the impact of operational data analysis on scheduling and efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized surveys and interviews to gather stakeholder perspectives on laboratory operations and access challenges.
  • Conducted retrospective analysis of testing demand and resource capacity data.
  • Analyzed qualitative data to understand discrepancies in stakeholder views on laboratory access and capacity.

Main Results:

  • Stakeholder groups reported differing views on laboratory access and capacity.
  • Mean daily resource utilization was 0.64, with monthly averages below 0.75, indicating underutilization.
  • Reserved subspecialty testing slots were poorly utilized, yet sufficient overall capacity existed to meet demand fluctuations.

Conclusions:

  • Operational data analysis is crucial for identifying causes of poor access and guiding healthcare system improvements.
  • Simple operational analyses can enhance health system efficiency with minimal financial outlay.
  • Sharing findings with stakeholders led to improvements in the scheduling process.