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Agent-Based Simulation of Sterile Processing Disruption Response: Strategy Tradeoffs in Delay and Reliability
DescriptionMissing surgical instruments can force sterile processing and operating room teams to make fast decisions under pressure. These disruptions are not solved by one person or one action; they require coordination across multiple roles, repeated attempts, escalation, and adaptation when early options fail. This presentation introduces an agent-based simulation model of missing-instrument disruption response in the SPD–OR system. The model represents five key roles, 24 possible response actions, and five adaptive strategy playbooks, including in-house search, cross-role escalation, fast turnaround, off-site sourcing, and OR schedule adjustment. By simulating 1,000 disruption cases per strategy, the study compares how different response playbooks affect resolution time, reliability, and coordination burden. Results show clear tradeoffs: structured internal search is often faster and more stable, while off-site sourcing and schedule adjustment can create longer delays and greater uncertainty. The simulation also shows that successful recovery can still require heavy coordination work. Overall, this work provides a practical way to test disruption-response strategies before they are used in real clinical settings and supports better decision-making for improving resilience in sterile processing and perioperative care.
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Lecture
TimeWednesday, October 21st1:50pm - 2:10pm PDT
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