Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM
During a hospital stay several examinations and therapy plans are normally carried out. Within the various departments of a hospital, the radiology department plays a central role in performing services for diagnosis and medical treatment.
An efficient organization and a seamless flow of all activities are of great importance not only for the patients but also for the staff members. At the same time the tasks to be performed have to be adapted to continually changing technical and economical conditions.
The project comprises:
- a weak-point analysis of how appointments are scheduled and tasks are carried out during the examinations
- suggestions for improving the workflow in the radiology department by reducing the patients' waiting time and the equipment idle time
- coordination of appointment scheduling with the bed wards, other hospital departments and the patient transportation service
Project partner
Municipal Hospital Frankfurt am Main - Höchst
Surgery usually is the most expensive workplace in a hospital. Optimizing the schedule of appointments leads to significant savings and a better medical treatment for the patients.