Learning through simulation: the next dimension in quality improvement

Simulation modeling offers several distinct gains in learning opportunities beyond traditional quality improvement tools. A simulation model captures complex, multivariate system components and replicates system operation in compressed time. The visual aspect enables workers to "see" the e...

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Published inQuality management in health care Vol. 5; no. 3; p. 72
Main Authors Slovensky, D J, Morin, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1997
Subjects
Alabama
Chief Executive Officers, Hospital
Computer Simulation
Humans
Models, Theoretical
Organizational Innovation
Process Assessment (Health Care)
Systems Analysis
Total Quality Management
United States
Alabama
United States
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Summary:Simulation modeling offers several distinct gains in learning opportunities beyond traditional quality improvement tools. A simulation model captures complex, multivariate system components and replicates system operation in compressed time. The visual aspect enables workers to "see" the effect of proposed changes and thus eliminates much of the fear of failure typically associated with change. Most important, simulation permits design of a total solution, addressing interactions of all system components.
ISSN:1063-8628
DOI:10.1097/00019514-199705030-00008