The use of simulation in the development and empirical validation of analytic models for emergency services

Simulation models are generally costly tools to use in systems analyses. Whenever applicable, a simple analytic model is preferable. However, in many cases the conditions assumed by solvable analytic models do not hold in the real world; hence an ...

In pre-hospital health care the call center plays an important role in the coordination of emergency medical services (EMS). An EMS call center handles inbound requests for EMS and dispatches an ambulance if necessary. The time needed for triage and ...

Criterion models are important components in analyses of simulation output. These models represent the basis by which decision makers can rank alternatives in a simulation study. This work gives an overview of criterion models, especially as related to ...