Effect of the elective surgical schedule on daily emergency department throughput time

Published: Oct 1, 2004
Abstract
Study objectives: Mean emergency department (ED) throughput time per day (TPT) measured from arrival to departure is influenced by input, throughput, and output factors. Knowledge of the relative effects of these factors on TPT is important in maximizing ED efficiency. Elective operating room surgical cases compete with ED patients for inpatient beds and vary in our hospital from zero on weekends to a median of 48 on weekdays. We measure the...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of the elective surgical schedule on daily emergency department throughput time
Published Date
Oct 1, 2004
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