Acceptance of Operations Research/Systems Analysis in the Health Care Field

Amar J. Singh and Philip R. A. May
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Amar J. Singh: Systems Analysis Section, Program Evaluation Service, Veterans Administration Hospital (Brentwood), Los Angeles, California 90073 and School of Public Health, University of California at Los Angeles
Philip R. A. May: Health Services Research and Development Laboratory, Veterans Administration Hospital (Brentwood), Los Angeles, California 90073 and University of California at Los Angeles

Interfaces, 1977, vol. 7, issue 4, 79-84

Abstract: Numerous attempts have been made to incorporate Operations Research (OR) techniques in the management of health care facilities but, for various reasons, success has only been modest. This paper outlines the rationale utilized to develop an OR department at the VA Hospital in Brentwood, California, and describes two studies undertaken by the OR department. The discussion includes the types of projects that should be undertaken, and suggested ways to implement study recommendations. The overall progress of the OR department in improving organizational efficiency is evaluated at the end of the paper.

Date: 1977
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