Research Article

A Stochastic Location-Allocation Model for Specialized Services in a Multihospital System

Table 1

Considered factors and their levels for problem set 1.

FactorLevelUrgent
demand
Nonurgent
demand

Diversion cost (Ds) (/mile)10.30.3
20.30.9
30.33
40.318
50.3Infinite

Required service level at each site 1≥70%≥70%
2≥75%≥75%
3≥80%≥80%
4≥85%≥85%
5≥90%≥90%
6≥95%≥95%