Healthcare Facility Layout Analysis: Case Study of Jordanian Blood Bank

In the healthcare, Blood Bank operates with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compassion, the Blood Bank not only serves as a vital resource during emergencies but also plays a crucial role in supporting various medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments. Facility planning in blood banks is a critical aspect of ensuring efficient and effective operation while maintaining the integrity and safety of the blood supply. This project aimed to investigate the facility layout of the Al BASHIR HOSPITAL’s, Jordan, Amman, specifically focusing on its blood bank directorate. After identifying the issues significantly impacting the efficiency of services and patient satisfaction, we utilized industrial engineering tools to modify and enhance the facility’s design, making it more compatible with the production process requirements. Upon careful observation, significant crowding throughout the department, especially at the entrances and corridors. Large amount of data was collected to explain the reasons for this crowding. This problem has been classified multiple categories including, Crowding, waste, and layout design. Hence mix methods approach was utilized to analyze the facility layout and address the problem.