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Table 2.

Results of workflow simulation for traditional and Patient hub models

Parameters		Kaiser-Permanente Model	Patient Hub Model
Waiting and Transfer Times	to different building	60 min	0 min^a
Waiting and Transfer Times	to different patient ward	15 min	0 min^a
Travel Distance	Endo	891.26 ft	227.65 ft
	CT + MRI + Cardio	263.49 ft	188.24 ft
	Anesthesia + OR + ICU	319.44 ft	260.15 ft
Wayfinding	Path Nodes	6	3
	Path Edges	9	3
	Signage Locations	7^b	1^c
Number of Elevator Runs		9	2
Access to Respite Spaces, Nature and Quality Views	Patient rooms	67%	100%
	Exam rooms	0%	100%
	Corridors	0%	38%

^aNo transfer required

^bSignage required at each path node and in hospital lobby

^cSignage only required in hospital lobby