wl_simulator: Simple simulator to create a waiting list

In NHSRwaitinglist: Waiting List Metrics Using Queuing Theory

Simple simulator to create a waiting list

Description

Creates a simulated waiting list comprising referral dates, and removal dates

Usage

wl_simulator(
  start_date = NULL,
  end_date = NULL,
  demand = 10,
  capacity = 11,
  waiting_list = NULL,
  withdrawal_prob = NA,
  detailed_sim = FALSE
)

Arguments

start_date	date. The start date for the simulation.
end_date	date. The end date for the simulation.
demand	numeric. Weekly demand (i.e., typical referrals per week).
capacity	numeric. Weekly capacity (i.e., typical removals per week).
waiting_list	integer. The number of patients on the waiting list.
withdrawal_prob	numeric. Probability of a patient withdrawing.
detailed_sim	logical. If TRUE, simulation provides detailed output.

Value

data.frame. A df of simulated referrals and removals

Examples

over_capacity_simulation <-
  wl_simulator("2024-01-01", "2024-03-31", 100, 110)
under_capacity_simulation <-
  wl_simulator("2024-01-01", "2024-03-31", 100, 90)

NHSRwaitinglist documentation built on April 3, 2025, 10:28 p.m.