Master Surgical Scheduling Problem with Multiple Criteria and Robust Estimation

• DOI: 10.24200/sci.2018.20416
• Publication Date: 2018-08-19T09:00:02Z
• Authors: Rasoul Shafaei; Ashkan Mozdgir
• Keywords: Goal programming; Spare part; Lexicographical order; Nurse scheduling problem

In this research the master surgical scheduling (MSS) problem at tactical level of hospital planning and is studied. Before constructing MSS, a strategic problem, i.e. case mix (CMPP), shall be solved to allocate capacity operating room (OR) each specialty. order make an effective coordination between CMPP results obtained from solving used as input for respective MSS. frequently performed elective surgeries are planned in cyclic manner pre-defined period. As part process, it required downstream limited resources such intensive care unit (ICU) ward beds with patient flow. study, mathematical model developed construct The proposed based on lexicographic goal programming approach which aimed minimizing OR spare time while considering CMPP. paper, data solve collected medium-sized Iranian hospital. Hence, robust estimation method applied reduce effect outliers decision making process. testify performance against solution put practice