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Simulation Model of a Multi-Hospital Critical Care Network


Abstract:

We develop a discrete event simulation model for a network of eight major intensive care units (ICUs) in British Columbia, Canada. The model also contains high acuity uni...Show More

Abstract:

We develop a discrete event simulation model for a network of eight major intensive care units (ICUs) in British Columbia, Canada. The model also contains high acuity units (HAUs) that provide critical care to patients that cannot be cared for in a general medical ward, but do not require the full spectrum of care available in an ICU. We model patient flow within the ICU and HAU for each of the hospitals, as well as patient transfers to address ICU capacity. Included in the model is early discharge from ICU to HAU, sometimes called “bumping”, when the ICU is full, as well as ICU overflow beds. The simulation model, which is calibrated using the British Columbia Critical Care Database, will be used to support planning for critical care capacity under endemic and seasonal COVID-19.
Date of Conference: 11-14 December 2022
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 23 January 2023
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Conference Location: Singapore

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