Table 7 The add-on steps used to model the states and actions for distributing SA for processes.

From: Discrete event simulation and agent-based modelling of distributed situation awareness in patient flow management

Add-on step

Definition

Assign

Assign values to a state variable

Decide

Determine the change of states for each process through a probability or condition

Set Node

Set the destination processes of any agent (e.g., proceed or cancel)

Delay

Delay the completion in the step for a specified duration (i.e., probability distribution)

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