Optimization of Patient and Nurse Management in Health Care: A Case Study

Authors

  • Mohammed Arfat Raihan Chowdhury Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 5825, Doha, Qatar
  • Md Al Amin Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh
  • Md Rakibul Hasan Department of Mathematics, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jes.v15i1.76045

Keywords:

Patient selection, Nurse allocation, Optimization, Healthcare, Surgery

Abstract

Effective patient selection and nurse allocation are crucial for optimizing hospital care, especially in resource-constrained environments. This study introduces a two-stage mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model designed to prioritize patients based on care urgency and match them with appropriately skilled nurses. Following consultations with healthcare professionals, patients were categorized into three priority levels: high (critical care), normal (basic care), and low (expert consultations). Applying the model to the surgery department of Pabna Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh, 196 out of 950 patients were selected for care: 117 requiring critical care, 59 needing basic care, and 20 for consultative care, necessitating the allocation of 41 nurses. The model demonstrated significant improvements in patient selection and nurse workload management, ensuring maximum patient service within capacity constraints and achieving a balanced distribution of nurse workloads. This approach enhances hospital efficiency and patient care quality, allowing non-chosen patients to seek alternative care options. The model’s adaptability across different departments underscores its potential for widespread application in healthcare management.

Journal of Engineering Science 15(1), 2024, 83-94

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Published

2024-09-09

How to Cite

Chowdhury, M. A. R., Al Amin, M., & Hasan, M. R. (2024). Optimization of Patient and Nurse Management in Health Care: A Case Study. Journal of Engineering Science, 15(1), 83–94. https://doi.org/10.3329/jes.v15i1.76045

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