This study presents a systematic review of the literature on decision support for designing
hospital layouts using spatial network analysis and/or simulation modelling. The review …

Abstract Background and Objective: The agent abstraction is a powerful one, developed
decades ago to represent crucial aspects of artificial intelligence research. The meaning has …

A susceptible-infectious-susceptible (SIS) model for simulating healthcare-acquired infection
spread within a hospital and associated community is proposed. The model accounts for the …

Pathogens typically responsible for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a major
threat to healthcare systems worldwide. They spread via hospital (or hospital-community) …

Background Antimicrobial resistance poses a risk for healthcare, both in the community and
hospitals. The spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) occurs mostly on a local …

The threat of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
are real and increasing every day. They affect not only healthcare systems but also …

Objectives Describe patient transfer patterns within a large Norwegian hospital. Identify risk
factors associated with a high number of transfers. Develop methods to monitor intrahospital …

Objective: to examine the nursing team's view of the repercussions of moving patients
(admissions, transfers and discharges) on the organization of work and the delivery of care …

The architectural design of hospitals worldwide is centred around individual departments,
which require the movement of patients between wards. However, patients do not always …

Objetivo: examinar la perspectiva del equipo de enfermería sobre las repercusiones del
movimiento de pacientes (admisiones, traslados y altas) en la organización del trabajo y en …