Quantitative methods in health care management : techniques and applications / Yasar A. Ozcan.
Material type: TextPublisher: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2006]Copyright date: ©2006Edition: First editionDescription: xx, 412 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0787971642
- 9780787971649
- 362.10727 22
- RA394 .O98 2006
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Book | North Campus North Campus Main Collection | 362.10727 OZC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | A404535B |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-403) and index.
1. Introduction to quantitative decision-making methods in health care management -- 2. Forecasting -- 3. Decision making in health care facilities -- 4. Facility location -- 5. Facility layout -- 6. Reengineering -- 7. Staffing -- 8. Scheduling -- 9. Productivity -- 10. Resource allocation -- 11. Supply chain and inventory management -- 12. Quality control -- 13. Project management -- 14. Queuing models and capacity planning -- 15. Simulation.
As health care organization leaders use data more consistently in decision making, it is important they understand the quantitative methods that help convert data to information. This volume aims to provide important insights into the various quantitative methods, detailing many different problems and their solutions. It contains numerous helpful exhibits and graphics that explain and demonstrate the methods presented. It also provides a readable narrative for the manager who wants a high-level refresher on quantitative methods.
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