Multi-agent based modeling and simulation of complex system in hospital

Abstract

This study puts forward a method to model and simulate the complex system of hospital on the basis of multi-agent technology. The formation of the agents of hospitals with intelligent and coordinative characteristics was designed, the message object was defined, and the model operating mechanism based on the mechanism of autonomous activities and coordination mechanism was also designed. In addition, the Ontology library and Norm library etc. were introduced using semiotic method and theory, to enlarge the method of system modeling. Swarm was used to develop the multi-agent based simulation system, which is favorable for carrying out test and optimization of the model. It is also favorable for making guidelines for hospital's improving its organization and management, optimizing the working procedure, improving the quality of medical care as well as reducing medical charge costs.