Handbook of Healthcare Operations Management 2013th Edition

Edited by Brian T. Denton
Publisher: Springer (2013) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781461458845

The Handbook of Healthcare Operations Management provides an in-depth exploration of operations research, management science, and systems engineering approaches for improving healthcare delivery and performance.

Part of the International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, this comprehensive reference brings together contributions from leading scholars and practitioners who address the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare systems.

Key topics include:

• Healthcare system design and optimization

• Capacity planning and resource allocation

• Supply chain management and logistics

• Scheduling, staffing, and patient flow modeling

• Data analytics, simulation, and decision support

This volume bridges theory and application, demonstrating how analytical tools and quantitative models can enhance efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes in diverse healthcare environments.

Ideal for academics, researchers, and healthcare executives, the Handbook of Healthcare Operations Management serves as both a reference and a guide for applying operations science to real-world healthcare problems.