Scheduling schemes

What job sequencing rule do you see most often in healthcare? Why? Can you think of any additional job sequencing rules not described in this text?

How could advanced-access techniques be used for the following types of facilities?

  • An ambulatory surgery center
  • A freestanding imaging center

What are the consequences of using advanced access in a multispecialty clinic? How might these tools be applied to provide same-day scheduling?

Can advanced-access techniques be used with appointment scheduling schemes? Why or why not?