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Geospatial network analysis and optimization tools

What are the diagnostics network optimization tools?

Different approaches to GIS based analysis of diagnostic networks provide rich insights for strengthening diagnostic systems. Ranging from simpler mapping and visualization of testing locations and estimating population accessibility to these services, to more complex analysis and optimization that deliver more granular insights such as recommended location of testing capacity and optimal sample referral linkages including integrated disease networks.

Various software tools with differing requirements are available to support these range of analyses.

They focus on the following areas:

  • Population accessibility analysis
  • Lab capacity mapping
  • Basic optimization
  • Advanced optimization

Population accessibility analysis

What questions can be answered?Data/time requiredTools​
• How accessible are current services to the population (trave time/distance)?​​
• Could coverage be improved with service expansion or introduction of new diagnostic?​
LowAccessMod
ArcGIS
DxGeoMap
Planwise

Lab capacity mapping

What questions can be answered?Data/time requiredTools​
• Are diagnostic services equitably distributed?
• To what extent is capacity utilized?
• Could the current network support higher testing volumes?
MediumArcGIS
• Excel
LabMap
OptiDx
• PowerBI
• Tableau

Basic optimization

What questions can be answered?Data/time requiredTools​
• What is the optimal location of diagnostics capacity to meet current & future needs?
• How can integration work best?​
MediumAccessMod
ArcGIS
OptiDx
• Supply chain (SC) design software

Advanced optimization

What questions can be answered?Data/time requiredTools​
• What is the optimal mix and placement of devices?
• What is the best balance between adding more devices & sample transport​?
HighOptiDx
• Supply chain (SC) design software