Optimizing Emergency Department Operations: A Simulation Framework for Managerial Decision‐Making

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This framework enhances patient outcomes by optimizing resource allocation and reducing length of stay in emergency departments.

The simulation framework significantly improves operational productivity and reduces patient length of stay.
Targeted adjustments in nurse staffing and bed management proved effective in a case study, leading to better outcomes.
Combining design thinking with discrete event simulation addresses critical resource bottlenecks in emergency departments.
The methodology offers practical insights for healthcare administrators to optimize ED operations amidst varying patient demands.

Ouda et al. (2025) studied this question.

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