Healthcare Operations Management: A Holistic Care Chain Perspective

This book discusses advanced research on healthcare operations management in China, covering the entire care chain from pre-hospital to post-hospital services. It includes hands-on methods and applications in resource deployment, staffing, task allocation, and diagnosis, with a focus on real-world data and practices. The book is intended for a broad audience of students, researchers, and practitioners in healthcare management and operations management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 109 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of healthcare operations management, drawing upon advanced research based on real-world data and practices in China. Spanning across the entire care chain, it offers a rich tapestry of insights and methodologies. The content is thoughtfully organized into three distinct parts, each reflecting a crucial aspect of the healthcare journey.

In the first part, the focus lies in the pre-hospital service stage, where the challenges of resource deployment in emergency medical services are explored. This includes examining the allocation of ambulances, a critical aspect in ensuring timely and efficient response to medical emergencies. The authors propose innovative solutions and algorithms to optimize resource allocation, enhancing the effectiveness of emergency medical services.

The second part delves into the realm of inpatient care services. Here, the authors address the complexities of staffing and task allocation among nurses and doctors, considering the multifaceted nature of healthcare operations. They introduce a novel approach, leveraging multi-project management under uncertainties, to optimize resource utilization and ensure optimal patient care. Additionally, a highly promising diagnosis approach is proposed, backed by robust real-world datasets, which significantly enhances the accuracy of medical diagnoses.

The third part of the book takes a closer look at the post-hospital service stage, which often occurs at community hospitals. Here, the authors employ quantitative evaluation and optimization techniques to enhance scheduling for tasks and team members involved in home care services. By leveraging advanced analytics and simulation models, they aim to optimize resource allocation and improve the efficiency of home care delivery, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

This book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including students, researchers, and practitioners engaged in various fields of healthcare management, service management, and operations management. Its comprehensive nature and practical applications make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to advance their understanding and expertise in this dynamic and rapidly evolving domain.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031133961
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022