Case Study: Whittington Health NHS Trust improves emergency department capacity planning with Oasys MassMotion

Whittington Health NHS Trust eases waiting room capacity with Oasys Software as demand exceeds 250%

Whittington Health NHS Trust faced the challenge of preparing its Emergency Department for a seasonal increase in patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The key concern was determining if they had the capacity to manage this influx while maintaining necessary social distancing protocols. To address this, they turned to Oasys Software and utilized its Oasys MassMotion pedestrian simulation tool.

Oasys Software implemented a detailed simulation using Oasys MassMotion, which analyzed historical patient data to model different capacity scenarios. The solution identified that the adult waiting area would need more than double its current space, exceeding 250% capacity. This evidence supported informed decision-making, leading the hospital to successfully secure funding to redesign and expand its waiting area, thereby improving safety and patient flow before the busy winter period.

Whittington Health NHS Trust