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The objective of this paper is to simultaneously optimize the appointment grid and the technologist scheduling. We develop an integer programming model by integrating the constraints of appointments and technologist schedules. We evaluate the optimization model using a real case of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the CHUM radiology department. The proposed approach provides a decision tool for outpatient centers, and improves resource utilization as well as patient access to the service.
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Bentayeb, D., Lahrichi, N., Rousseau, LM. (2020). Simultaneous Optimization of Appointment Grid and Technologist Scheduling in a Radiology Center. In: Bélanger, V., Lahrichi, N., Lanzarone, E., Yalçındağ, S. (eds) Health Care Systems Engineering. ICHCSE 2019. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 316. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39694-7_18
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