Patient-centered simulation to aid decision-making in hospital management

Computer simulation has eased the study of complex systems. A hospital is a complex system that is formed by a large number of units with strong inter relationships. Even though resources are limited, patients must be efficien tly treated. This paper presents simulation as a tool to aid hospital manag ement. In the first phase we present an introduction to the problem and its motivation. The next step is the description of how the system functions. The choice of the simulation model and the approach in dealing with it are described. Finally, the implementation of the simulation tool is presented. This tool is used for supporting the decision-making processes in hospital management.