10 Questions
What was the main purpose of using a simulation model in the study?
To estimate the effect of equipment pooling plan and its cost.
What type of equipment was included in the pooling system among the health clinics?
Items such as wheelchairs, electric beds, and therapeutic mattresses.
Why did the Island of Montreal decide to implement equipment pooling among the CLSCs?
To reduce the cost of renting equipment and allow CLSCs to borrow from each other.
What were some concerns raised by the CLSCs regarding the equipment pooling plan?
Concerns about the cost of the plan for each CLSC and the effect on patient care.
What were the key factors analyzed in the costs of lending and borrowing equipment?
Administrative cost and wear and tear cost.
What was the outcome of the simulation regarding the amount of restrictions on lending and borrowing equipment?
The option with the least restrictions produced the least overall cost for CLSCs.
How did the simulation results compare the various options with equipment pooling to the previous system without pooling?
Any option with equipment pooling was better than the previous system without pooling.
What impact did equipment pooling have on the cost of renting equipment for CLSCs?
It reduced the cost of renting equipment.
How did the CLSCs share risk and pool resources under the equipment pooling plan?
By allowing CLSCs to borrow equipment from one another when they faced shortages.
What type of impact did the equipment pooling plan have on patient care according to the concerns raised by CLSCs?
It was feared to have a negative effect on patient care.
Learn about the application of simulation modeling in material distribution management, with a focus on equipment pooling and cost distribution strategies. Explore the benefits, challenges, and performance tradeoffs associated with utilizing simulation in the healthcare industry.
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