Table 1.
Input data
| Resource | Capacity† | Process time (minutes) | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triage nurse |
1 or 2 |
10 |
Poisson |
| Registrar |
1 or 2 |
2 |
Lognormal |
| Bedside nurse |
2 |
|
|
|
Assessment |
|
10 |
Beta |
|
Draw blood |
|
4 |
Triangular |
|
Discharge |
|
10 |
Triangular |
| Charge nurse |
1 |
|
|
| Physician |
1 |
|
|
| Treatment (high priority) |
|
9 |
Triangular |
| Treatment (low priority) |
|
4 |
Triangular |
|
Consultation |
|
4.5 |
Triangular |
| Delegate |
1 |
|
|
| Treatment (low priority) |
|
4 |
Triangular |
|
Consultation |
|
4.5 |
Triangular |
| Beds |
5 |
NA |
|
| Radiology‡ | 1 | 9 | Beta |
All inputs were estimated based on the time and motion study except radiology.
†Based on schedule, ‡ Estimated from administrative data.