Hospital Flow & Command Centers (Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD – Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention CDC)

Investigators


Diego A. Martínez

Kimia Ghobadi

Christoffer Löffler

Context

Hospitals must continuously coordinate beds, services, and staff while facing uncertain patient demand.

What we do

This work studies hospital flow using dashboards, simulation, and operational analytics developed in collaboration with large hospital systems. The project focuses on how real-time information supports capacity decisions across units and institutions.

Why it matters

Improved coordination reduces delays, improves resource utilization, and strengthens institutional learning during high-demand periods.