The role of simulation and modeling in disaster management

    Authors

    D. Steward;T. T. H. Wan

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Med. Syst.

    Keywords

    disaster management; simulation; modeling; tabletop exercise; Health Care Sciences & Services; Medical Informatics

    Abstract

    The threat of pandernic disaster has motivated many collaborative exercises for the purpose of preparation and evaluation. The nature of these exercises depends upon the status of pre-existing expectations for system behavior and the aims of the exercise stakeholders. The contents of this article argue that these exercises may be developed using the same approach as simulation modeling to advantage. Four levels of maturity are outlined as a guide to understanding reasonable expectations for such activity.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Medical Systems

    Volume

    31

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2007

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    125

    Last Page

    130

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000245678000007

    ISSN

    0148-5598

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