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Hospital Capacity Planning Using Discrete Event Simulation Under Special Consideration of the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2020
We present a resource-planning tool for hospitals under special consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, called babsim.hospital. It provides many advantages for crisis teams, e.g., comparison with their own local planning, simulation of local events, simulation of several scenarios (worst / best case).
arxiv  

Recognition and Ranking Critical Success Factors of Business Intelligence in Hospitals -- Case Study: Hasheminejad Hospital [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Business Intelligence, not as a tool of a product but as a new approach is propounded in organizations to make tough decisions in business as shortly as possible. Hospital managers often need business intelligence in their fiscal, operational, and clinical reports and indices. The main goal of recognition and ranking CSF is implementation of a business
arxiv   +1 more source

Evaluation of an information security management system at a Mexican higher education institution [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2023
The purpose of this research was to know the degree of administrative knowledge, the degree of training of human resources, the degree of commitment of administrators and the degree of effectiveness of the administration for information security risk based on ISO/IEC 27001.The population consisted of 81 subjects (66 administrators and 15 ITD personnel).
arxiv  

The burden of burnout: Understanding its prevalence and organizational drivers in medical physics

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Burnout is a work‐related syndrome characterized by increased levels of emotional exhaustion (EE) and depersonalization (DP) along with decreased levels of personal achievement. In the healthcare setting, higher burnout levels have been associated with negative impacts on personnel, an increased risk of errors, and a decrease in the
Deborah Schofield   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dosimetric evaluation and clinical application of collimated apertures with proton beam line scanning in stereotactic radiotherapy

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is a highly effective treatment with precision for small, localized lesions. Proton therapy, characterized by the Bragg peak, offers superior dose conformity compared to photon‐based approaches. However, challenges remain in minimizing lateral penumbra and optimizing dose delivery, particularly for small
Chen‐Yu Chou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiotherapy medical physics in the Philippines: A contemporary overview

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose With cancer ranking as the third leading cause of death in the Philippines and a disparity in healthcare resources across regions, this research aimed to assess the state of radiotherapy medical physics in the country. Methodology The study utilized a comprehensive online survey with 94 structured questions answered by 19 clinics ...
John Paul C. Cabahug   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applying the workload indicators of staffing needs method in nursing health workforce planning: evidences from four hospitals in Vietnam

open access: yesHuman Resources for Health, 2022
Background Vietnam has encountered difficulties in ensuring an adequate and equitable distribution of health workforce. The traditional staffing norms stated in the Circular 08/TT-BYT issued in 2007 based solely on population or institutional size and do
Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing Investments in Cyber Hygiene for Protecting Healthcare Users [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2020
Cyber hygiene measures are often recommended for strengthening an organization's security posture, especially for protecting against social engineering attacks that target the human element. However, the related recommendations are typically the same for all organizations and their employees, regardless of the nature and the level of risk for different
arxiv  

Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Injectable Chitosan–Guar Gum Hydrogel Reinforced with Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents the development and characterization of injectable nanocomposite hydrogels based on N‐succinyl chitosan, oxidized guar gum, and bacterial cellulose nanofibers. Emphasizing enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility, the hydrogels exhibit fast gelation, improved structural integrity, and reduced swelling. Their potential for
Raimundo Nonato Fernandes Moreira Filho   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementation of World Health Organization behaviorally anchored rating scale and checklist utilization: promising results for LMICs

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine, 2023
BackgroundOperating teams can decrease the likelihood of patient risk by using the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. To ascertain the impact of demographic factors on behaviorally anchored ratings and investigate operating room (OR) staff attitudes toward ...
Syed Yousaf Khalid   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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