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  • Healthcare Management
  • Simulation Modeling

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  • Optimizing emergency medical services (EMS) is crucial at both operational and strategic levels.
  • Existing methods often lack a comprehensive approach to address complex EMS challenges.
  • The need for efficient and cost-effective solutions in prehospital care is paramount.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and explain the features of a novel rule-based discrete event simulation (DES) method.
  • To demonstrate the application of rule-based DES in optimizing EMS operations.
  • To highlight the method's utility in decision support for improving regional emergency services.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a rule-based discrete event simulation (DES) framework.
  • Application of DES to address ambulance location, relocation, dispatching, and routing.
  • Analysis of EMS interplay with other prehospital care providers.
  • Case studies from Germany and Switzerland illustrating practical implementation.

Main Results:

  • Rule-based DES effectively addresses key EMS operational questions.
  • The simulation method provides decision support for enhancing regional emergency service efficiency.
  • Successful application in Germany and Switzerland demonstrates adaptability to federal structures.
  • Identified opportunities for cost-neutral improvements in EMS performance.

Conclusions:

  • Rule-based DES is a valuable tool for optimizing emergency medical services.
  • Interactions between EMS, emergency departments, and public healthcare agencies are vital for improving care quality.
  • Simulation-based methods offer normative solutions for enhancing EMS effectiveness and efficiency within healthcare structures.