A stochastic optimization model for shift scheduling in emergency departments.

Excessive waiting time in Emergency Departments (ED) can be both a cause of frustration and more importantly, a health concern for patients. Waiting time arises when the demand for work goes beyond the facility's service capacity. ED service capacity mainly depends on human resources and on beds ava...

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Published in:Health Care Management Science Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 289 - 303
Main Authors: El-Rifai, Omar, Garaix, Thierry, Augusto, Vincent, Xie, Xiaolan
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Sep2015
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