Optimizing Healthcare Worker Availability During Infectious Disease Outbreaks with an MDP Model: Simulation-Based Validation and Sensitivity Analysis for Workforce Resilience
Healthcare workers (HCWs) face elevated risks during infectious disease outbreaks, which can undermine their ability to provide essential care. To mitigate these risks, we develop a Markov Decision Process (MDP) model designed to optimize HCW availability by reducing infection exposure through realistic staffing polici...