Memetic Computing for Healthcare Resource Management: An Integrated Planning for Operating Theaters, Rooms, and Continuity of Care
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Keywords: Memetic Computing, Healthcare Resource Management, Integrated Planning, Optimization, Metaheuristics
TL;DR: A memetic algorithm that integrates the scheduling of operating theaters, hospital admissions, and nurse assignments to optimize hospital resource management.
Abstract: This paper addresses integrated planning in the healthcare sector by formulating the Integrated Healthcare Timetabling Problem (IHTP) as defined in the IHTC competition. The problem integrates the assignment of operating theaters, hospital admission planning, and the allocation of nurses to patient rooms. Although the literature has traditionally treated these subproblems in isolation, our work emphasizes an integrated approach that more accurately reflects the real-world operations of hospitals. We hypothesize that the application of a memetic algorithm will yield high-quality solutions that significantly enhance operational efficiency and resource management in healthcare facilities.
Submission Number: 6
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