In a home care setting, high-quality care is typically associated with continuity of care. In addition, the increasing pressure due to labor shortages calls for cost-efficient operations. This paper focuses on obtaining cost-efficient daily schedules over a longer time horizon, with balanced shift lengths, …

The aim of this constructive study was to develop model-based principles to provide guidance to managers and policy makers when making decisions about team size and composition in the context of home healthcare. Six model-based principles were developed based on extensive data analysis and in close interaction …

Nursing homes are challenged to develop staffing strategies that enable them to efficiently meet the healthcare demand of their residents. In this study, we investigate how demand for care and support fluctuates over time and during the course of a day, using demand data from three independent nursing …

Om het voor bewoners van verpleeg- of verzorgingshuizen mogelijk te maken om hun leven te leiden zoals zij dat willen, is het cruciaal dat de benodigde zorg zoveel mogelijk op het door hen gewenste tijdstip wordt geleverd. In de praktijk blijkt dit soms lastig. Het is namelijk een uitdaging om de personele …

Abstract Scientific evidence on the impact of small-scale living facilities (SSLFs) on quality of life of nursing home clients remains scarce. In this study a simulation model is developed to examine the performance of SSLFs, in terms of meeting the time preferences of their residents. We model scheduled …

Nursing homes face ever-tightening healthcare budgets and are searching for ways to increase the efficiency of their healthcare processes without losing sight of the needs of their residents. Optimizing the allocation of care workers plays a key role in this search as care workers are responsible for …