Table 1 Summary of aspects and statements from the requirements interviews
Aspect | Statement |
|---|---|
Are patient admissions plannable? | The majority of admissions are plannable, although with different deadlines. |
How do you perform the planning task? | We use lists for planning and categorize patients into three priority groups. |
What are the characteristics of the priority groups? | The priority is mainly characterized by the length of the planning period.Admission within: Priority 1 24 hours Priority 2 a week Priority 3 long term, in general within two months |
How many patients are on a list? | Up to 100. |
What planning aspects do you consider? | We consider: Treatment priority Dependencies with respect to the patient’s treatment process Availability of the required resources Patient’s preferences with respect to the patient’s condition and health insurance Uniform resource utilization |
How do you use the clinical IT system? | We use the clinical information system for: Reviewing resources Communication Booking of resources |
Is decision support provided by IT? | No, not directly. Indirect support is provided by outlining the planned resources. |
What are your demands on a DSS? | Modifications of the LoS, treatment, and care plans must be considered as early as possible. Furthermore, the DSS must pay regard to: Patient’s treatment priority Patient’s preferences Utilization of the wards Provision and utilization of emergency beds Easy and interactive usage, allowing user modifications and providing re-computation Dependencies within the patient’s treatment process shall be considered early. Furthermore, there shall be supported: Periodically occurring treatments Patient preferences shall be modifiable |