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activity actual additional Administration admissions scheduling admitting Allowance analysis arrivals ASCS associated average Baker beds budget point call-ins called cancellations capacity census concurrent review cost decision delay demand determine developed discharges discussion distribution effect emergency empty estimates evaluation example existing factors Figure fixed function Health holding hospital ICU/CCU implementation important included increase indicated initial innovation Inpatient Cost length of stay less levels LIBRARIES limit mean measure Med/Surg method Michigan NON-EMERGENCY non-PAT nursing objective occupancy operating Outpatient patients percent performed period personnel physicians potential preadmission Present problems procedures reduction response savings scheduling system significant simulation specific staff staffing STATISTICS surgery surgical Table technical testing transfer unit University Utilization variable week weekend