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What was the main purpose of using a simulation model in the study?
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?
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?
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?
What were some concerns raised by the CLSCs regarding the equipment pooling plan?
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What were the key factors analyzed in the costs of lending and borrowing equipment?
What were the key factors analyzed in the costs of lending and borrowing equipment?
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What was the outcome of the simulation regarding the amount of restrictions on lending and borrowing equipment?
What was the outcome of the simulation regarding the amount of restrictions on lending and borrowing equipment?
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How did the simulation results compare the various options with equipment pooling to the previous system without pooling?
How did the simulation results compare the various options with equipment pooling to the previous system without pooling?
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What impact did equipment pooling have on the cost of renting equipment for CLSCs?
What impact did equipment pooling have on the cost of renting equipment for CLSCs?
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How did the CLSCs share risk and pool resources under the equipment pooling plan?
How did the CLSCs share risk and pool resources under the equipment pooling plan?
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What type of impact did the equipment pooling plan have on patient care according to the concerns raised by CLSCs?
What type of impact did the equipment pooling plan have on patient care according to the concerns raised by CLSCs?
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