Evolution of a computerized support system for health care capacity planning

This paper describes the evolution of a computerized support system for health care capacity planning within the Veterans Administration (VA) health care system. The VA's early attempts at computerization are described, along with the subsequent refinements made necessary by the deficiencies in...

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Published in:Journal of medical systems 1988-10, Vol.12 (5), p.305-317
Main Authors: Kilpatrick, K E, Vogel, W B, Carswell, J L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision Support Systems, Management
Forecasting
Hospital Bed Capacity
Hospital Planning - methods
Hospitals, Veterans - utilization
Humans
Length of Stay
Management Information Systems
Software
United States
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Summary:This paper describes the evolution of a computerized support system for health care capacity planning within the Veterans Administration (VA) health care system. The VA's early attempts at computerization are described, along with the subsequent refinements made necessary by the deficiencies in those early attempts. The evolution of both the planning logic and the software configurations in set forth, along with some plans for future development.
ISSN:0148-5598
1573-689X
DOI:10.1007/BF00996581