Healthcare statistics problem help

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The discussion revolves around calculating the total occupancy rate for a hospital based on provided annual statistics for the year 2009. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and problem-solving related to healthcare statistics.

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  • Post 1 presents the statistics and asks for the total occupancy rate, providing multiple-choice answers.
  • Post 2 expresses confusion about the inclusion of December 31st in the statistics and questions the accuracy of the problem as presented.
  • Post 3 confirms the problem is reproduced accurately and mentions contacting the teacher regarding the potential error in the choices provided.
  • Post 4 reiterates the statistics and suggests that using only the first two rows avoids double counting, leading to an occupancy rate of 91.88%.

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Participants express uncertainty about the problem's formulation, particularly regarding the double counting of December 31st. There is no consensus on the correct occupancy rate, as different interpretations of the data are presented.

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Participants note potential issues with the problem's structure, including the repeated mention of December 31st and the validity of the answer choices provided.

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A hospital complied the following annual statistic for 2009 (non-leap year) (I am not coming up with any answer below)

January 1st-June 30th Inpatient service days 26510 Bed Count 160

July 1st-Dec 31st Inpatient service days 33910 Bed count 200

Dec 31 only Inpatient Service days 185 Bed count 200

Newborn
Jan-Dec Inpatient Service days 11500 Bed count 40

What is the total occupancy rate for 2009?
A. 91.88%. B. 92.15% C. 91.54% D. 93.66%
 
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Re: Healthcare stastics problem help

I do not get any of the choices either. I am confused as to why December 31st is listed twice though. Are you certain the problem has been reproduced accurately here?
 
Thanks for the help and taking a look. Yes, this is the exact problem. I'm not sure why the 31st is listed twice either but I will be sending an email to the teacher asking her about this problem. I think she has given the wrong choices to pick from. I'll let you know what she says once I receive her answer. Again thanks a million. I love this site and all the help I am receiving!
 
Lspencer2121 said:
A hospital complied the following annual statistic for 2009 (non-leap year) (I am not coming up with any answer below)

January 1st-June 30th Inpatient service days 26510 Bed Count 160

July 1st-Dec 31st Inpatient service days 33910 Bed count 200

Dec 31 only Inpatient Service days 185 Bed count 200

Newborn
Jan-Dec Inpatient Service days 11500 Bed count 40

What is the total occupancy rate for 2009?
A. 91.88%. B. 92.15% C. 91.54% D. 93.66%

Using the first two rows of statistics (the others would result in double counting) gives 91.88%

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