MULTIDIMENSIONAL GRAPHICAL MODEL FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FLOW AND CIRCULATION IN HOSPITALS. CASE STUDY: PRÍNCIPE DE ASTURIAS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Abstract

Circulation spaces in hospitals constitute the main focus of their structure, since they facilitate the flow of patients with varying needs, as well as that of the staff and resources, to guarantee the provision of adequate care. The aim of this study is to present the development of a methodology for the graphical analysis of the flows and circulations that take place within a hospital, using the Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital (Alcalá de Henares) as a case study. Through rigorous research, which has examined the complex processes and relationships that exist across the various care units, a multidimensional and original graphical model has been designed that provides an immediate and accessible reading of the hospital at multiple levels, making it an effective tool for improving the wellbeing of all users.