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Daniel J Olsson, D.O., FACOEP
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
STE103 550 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
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D.O.: 1989, University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
Internship: 1989, Lakeside Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Residency: 1993, Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center
Clinical Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Research Program and Department Affiliations
Emergency Medicine
Research Interests Dr. Olsson's current projects and research interests include prehospital care and hyperbaric medicine.
Research Abstract
Emergency Department Overcrowding: Use of a computer model to predict overcrowding in real time .
Olsson, D.*; Joroleman, M.; Scott, J.
University Hospital; SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, New York, USA 13210
AIMS: Overcrowding in Emergency Departments is an ongoing and serious issue. Many departments are faced with staffing and space issues. Is it possible to predict the future by developing a computer model to determine real time needs within the Emergency Department ?
METHODS: Historical data ( EMS transports and ED visits ( length of stay, arrival times and total numbers )) was collected and reviewed. This was obtained from the area Hospital Executive Council and the regional EMS dispatch center. From this information we were able to construct a theoretical model of a patient visit. This model was then realized into a computer program written from Microsoftิ Visual Basic.
RESULTS: By combining fixed data ( patient rooms ) with variable data ( length of stay and EMS rates of arrival ) we were able to generate a visual display. This provides a real time or predictive color scale on the computer screen that displays patients' arrivals, rooms needed, and times of discharge. From this output, we can glean the staffing and space needs given current / fluctuating EMS transports ( as indicated by arrival rates ). Therefore, as the rates of EMS arrivals fluctuate ( such as with weather ) one can predict the varying needs of the Emergency Department.
CONCLUSIONS: By adapting an accurate computer model we can provide immediate real time information regarding ED census in an attempt to ameliorate overcrowding, decrease nursing stress and improve patient care.
Presented as an Oral Presentation during the International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, June 2004
Additional Information
After serving as Assistant Medical Director for nine years, Dr. Olsson was named as the Medical Director for the Central New York Region in March of 2004. This appointment as the director of the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Council ( REMAC ) allows him to provide medical oversight to EMS personnel providing care within the five affiliated counties ( Onondaga, Cortland, Tompkins, Cayuga and Oswego). Additionally, Dr. Olsson sits on the State Emergency Medical Advisory Council ( SEMAC ) providing input with the Medical Standards and Airmedical Services Subcommittee.
In addition to the above activities; Dr. Olsson works directly with the Manlius Volunteer Fire Department as their Fire Surgeon / Medical Director. This allows him to take an active role in the yearly " hands on " extrication training of Emergency Medicine Interns. Dr. Olsson also serves as Medical Director of the Onondaga County Volunteer Underwater Recovery Team.
Dr. Olsson is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine ( ACOEP ). Dr. Olsson is a past chair of the Emergency Medical Services Committee and has also served on the Academic Awards Committee.
This profile was last updated on 08/29/2006
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