The Use of Simulation in Planning the Transportation of Patients to Hospitals Following a Disaster

Authors:
P. Maria Joseph Christie;Reuven R. Levary
Affiliations:
Department of Decision Sciences and MIS, School of Business and Administration, Saint Louis University, 3674 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63108;Department of Decision Sciences and MIS, School of Business and Administration, Saint Louis University, 3674 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Venue:
Journal of Medical Systems
Year:
1998

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Abstract

The characteristics of disaster management are outlined. Planning for the efficient management of a disaster is described. The level of preparedness for disasters can be increased using simulation models in conjunction with drills. With the simulation model, “what-if” analyses are performed to predict the consequences of conceivable scenarios. Emergency medical service personnel will find such computer simulation models a useful supplement to their standard training.