Table 5.

Independent variables (DOE parameters) across different scenarios, comparing the current situation (Level 0), Scenario 1 (Level 1), and Scenario 2 (Level 2) with varying levels of nurse and bed resources in different zones of the emergency department.

Independent variables	Current situation (Level 0) (low level)	Scenario 1 (Level 1) (center point)	Scenario 2 (Level 2) (high level)
Number of nurses (adults)	7	9	11
Number of nurses (PEDS)	5	7	9
Number of beds (adults)	20	26	32
Number of beds (PEDS)	8	10	12
Number of beds (triage)	1	2	3