A comprehensive modelling framework to forecast the demand for all hospital services.
Muhammed OrduEren DemirChris TofallisPublished in: The International journal of health planning and management (2019)
Knowing the peaks and troughs of demand for an entire hospital will enable the management to (a) effectively plan ahead; (b) ensure necessary resources are in place (eg, beds and staff); (c) better manage budgets, ensuring enough cash is available; and (d) reduce risk.