Locating emergency service facilities is an interesting problem. Planners do not know definitely, where emergencies will take place and, consequently, struggle to find a location that proficiently ensures the risk of poor service to any specific emergency is minimized. This paper is concerned with the formulation and the solution of a probabilistic model for determining the optimal location of emergency medical services (EMS) that supports servicing patients from different demand points in its area, as well as transportation costs, capacities of service stations, outsourcing costs and probabilities. In this regard, we propose a mixed integer non-linear programming (MINLP) model and solve the represented model by means both exact and Meta heuristic solution approaches. Then we will assess the performnace of our Meta-heuristic algorithm in contrast with the outputs from the exact solution approach.
Over the last 100 years, quality of life and human continued existence have improved in most of the mechanized world because of progresses in human health. We have promoted from reduced exposure to disease, and developed treatments that reduce the consequences of exposed disease. Nevertheless, individuals continue to suffer because they do not have access to appropriate healthcare, or since healthcare is provided in a way that is bewildering or inefficient. Consequently, there exists a large gap between the science and the practice of healthcare.
This study is dedicated to enlightening healthcare through reducing the delays experienced by patients. One aspect of this objective is to help improving the flow of patients with the purpose of reduce experiencing unnecessary waits as they flow through a healthcare system. Another aspect is...
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Homogeneity of products is depicted as goods and services that are same or comparable in nature. Since goods are homogenous, firms feel committed to vie for any relative point of interest that they can increase over their opposition. The more homogeneous the product in any industry the further we would expect to see competition (Spar and Yoffie 155). Another factor is transaction costs, the more difficult and time consuming a relocation will be the less likely it will occur. The stickiness is the resistance of a cost to change, in spite of changes in the more extensive economy recommendation of an alternate cost is ideal. Generally, it implies that the costs charged for specific goods and service are hesitant to change despite changes in input cost or demand patterns. Since, most firms cannot switch plant locations freely as most, it will bring around considerable expenses from moves crosswise over fringes. The higher these expenses, the stickier investments will prove to be and stickier investments will evidently decrease the momentum for the race to the bottom. These factors contribute greatly to differences in industry structure and incentives. In addition, there also exist invisible costs such as hiring and training new employees, building contracts etc. Prerequisites must be met, for example,
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The concept of spatial distribution can be found in how different companies are spread across space. Examining the placement of the Panda Express food chain at various scales and comparing it to other companies can help people understand and find out why things are located where they are, why their placement is so important, and what it tells about the retailer's diffusion.
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The organisation in and around the stadium should allow swift movement of medical personnel both on feet and by emergency response vehicles when disaster strikes. Thus it is important that part of the pre event planning should give an allowance of a mass casualty station fully equipped with basic medical and life support equipment, designated routes for emergency response vehicles to gain easy access to all areas of stadium and swiftly leave the stadium for rapid transfer to MCI designated hospitals nearby.
One among the fields that have profited from the rapid technological progress in the previous centuries is the field of medicine. Conditions and Diseases that scientists had trouble in understanding and curing are now cured successfully and with virtual ease. More people as well as the incurably-ill now survive longer than before. Development in the global population has been distinguished in the 20th century. The old and young population has increased pressure on medical care resources internationally with the intention that no nation is currently capable to compete with the demand for medical -care and its supply. Scientists hence are under growing pressure to extend fresh technologies to raise consumers prompt access to medical -care
...inding the suited vehicle which is the closest to the emergency. The vehicle number will be logged and informed of the emergency. Along with the patient information and incident to expect sent to the vehicle, the GPS will provide directions from the current location to the patient and quickest path back to the hospital. The GPS will give the hospital personnel an idea of how long it will take the vehicle to get to the hospital and have equipment, room, and personnel ready to help the patient. By taking the quickest path, along with medical personnel being ready for receiving the patient, could mean the difference of life and death depending on the incident.
Throughout this course, we have discussed the various key elements of the history of emergency management. The final chapter of the text, however, discusses the important aspects of the future of emergency management. The first important element that was discussed in this chapter was the diversity in those who work in the field of emergency management. Historically, the individuals that who have had careers in emergency management were primarily males. Now, there is starting to be an increase in diversity including various ethnicities, races, and genders. Diversity is an important aspect because it allows for more assorted insights, expertise, and experiences. In addition to learning about the increased diversity in the field of emergency management, this chapter also discusses the importance of furthering your knowledge about the field. Though education by reading and attending lectures is crucial, it is also important to expand knowledge through internships, training, exercises, and even conferences. Another way that individuals can further their knowledge is by finding a mentor. Having a mentor can help with connecting individuals to various opportunities, while also providing guidance and advice about various areas in the field of emergency management. The last component that is
Health care has always been an interesting topic all over the world. Voltaire once said, “The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” It may seem like health care that nothing gets accomplished in different health care systems, but ultimately many trying to cures diseases and improve health care systems.