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It's time to redesign the healthcare system. The seventh installment of a 9-part technology/engineering series teaches future engineers about patient flow and how to design healthcare centers to improve flow. Classroom simulations allow for the collection and analysis of data regarding patient flow.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a hospital administrator to speak to the issues in the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to view PowerPoint lesson
- Pupils need to have basic knowledge of data analysis, such as interpreting histograms and calculating with percentages
Pros
- Some learners will appreciate the kinesthetic nature of the simulation activity
- Resource includes printable worksheets for each of three levels (elementary, middle, and high school)
Cons
- None