The Canadian Hospital Executive Simulation System (Chess)

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of the Canadian Hospital Executive Simulation System (CHESS), a computer-based management decision-making game designed specifically for Canadian hospital administrators. It begins with a brief introduction regarding the development of health care industry-specific simulation games. Next, it examines the need for, and the steps in the development of CHESS; finally, it concludes with a description of the CHESS model and plans for a field test of the model.