Agent-based modeling for real-time decision-support for point-of-distribution managers during influenza mass vaccination

This project examines the use of an agent-based modeling tool and development environment to provide real-time decision support and resource allocation for managers and staff of point-of-distribution (POD) locations conducting mass vaccination for epidemic influenza. The simulation testing environme...

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Published in:AMIA ... Annual Symposium proceedings 2008-11, p.1124-1124
Main Authors: Schindler, Jay V, Mraz, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Simulation
Computer Systems
Decision Support Systems, Clinical - organization & administration
Georgia
Humans
Influenza Vaccines - therapeutic use
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Mass Vaccination - organization & administration
Models, Theoretical
Point-of-Care Systems - organization & administration
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Summary:This project examines the use of an agent-based modeling tool and development environment to provide real-time decision support and resource allocation for managers and staff of point-of-distribution (POD) locations conducting mass vaccination for epidemic influenza. The simulation testing environment allows depicting the physical POD environment, staffing location and behaviors, patient flow, and resource monitoring and distribution. Various POD optimizations are analyzed and discussed in light of recent public health recommended layouts and resource deployment.
ISSN:1559-4076