Quantitative methods in health care management: techniques and applications

Quantitative Methods in Health Care Management, Second Edition is an ideal introductory text on quantitative methods and techniques for the student or new professional administrator, as well as a reference manual for health care professionals. Accredited university programs in health administration are required to offer courses in statistical, quantitative, and economic analysis in decision making. This book can be assigned in courses that fulfill that requirement, such as quantitative methods, operations research, and management sciences.The revised version of this text greatly expands on the original with a conversion to all Excel-based examples and techniques, along with the book's comprehensive set of practical methods spanning tactical, operational, and strategicdecision-making and analysis for health care managers and administrators. Theease-of-use and ubiquity of Excel makes it the most commonly used problem-solving tool in health care settings. Excel-based macros, templates, and resources will be available online for download. While the basic structure of the table on contents will remain the same, all chapters will be extensively updated and revised. New sections in chapter 6 on random observation schedule, chapter 10 on linear programming, and chapter 11 on supply chain companies and group purchasing organizations will be added. INDICE: Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Quantitative Decision-MakingMethods in Health Care Management Chapter 2 - Forecasting Chapter 3 - Decision Making in Health Care Facilities Chapter 4 - Facility Location Chapter 5 - Facility Layout Chapter 6 - Reengineering Chapter 7 - Staffing Chapter 8 - Scheduling Chapter 9 - Productivity Chapter 10 - Resource Allocation Chapter 11 - Supply Chain and Inventory ­Management Chapter 12 - Quality Control Chapter 13- Project Management Chapter 14 - Queuing Models and Capacity ­Planning Chapter 15 - Simulation

• ISBN: 978-0-470-43462-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 448
• Fecha Publicación: 27/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés