Calculating the Daily Inpatient Census

Part I. Calculate the average daily inpatient census data for the 20-bed orthopedic unit based on the following information. Plot your results in a bar graph using Excel with month on the x-axis and average daily inpatient census on the y-axis. Make sure the graph is clearly labeled. Your submission must include an APA-formatted cover sheet.

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Community Hospital compiled the following annual statistics for 20XX (non-leap year): Use this table to answer questions 1, 2, and

Community Hospital

Annual Statistics 20XX

Select the correct answer to each of the following questions, rounding to one decimal place

1. The inpatient occupancy rate (without newborns) for 20XX was
a. 37.4%
b. 98.4%
c. 99.2%
d. 106.3%

2. The newborn bassinet occupancy rate for 20XX was
a. 84.7%
b. 85.2%
c. 86.2%
d. 87.2%

3. The bed occupancy rate for December 31 was
a. 87.3%
b. 99.5%
c. 100.0%

The following table is a report of the first quarter of 20XX (January-March) from a 400-bed medical center regarding its insurance categories. Round all to one decimal place. This is a non-leap year. Use the following table to answer questions 4, 5, and 6.

4. Calculate the occupancy rate for:
a. Total
b. Medicare
C. Private pay

5. Using the direct formula, calculate the bed turnover rate for:
a. Total
b. Medicare
e. private pay

6. What is the total average daily inpatient census for this period of time?

7. The following table is a report of the annual inpatient service days of Community Hospital for 20XX. The hospital has an inpatient bed count of 250 and a bassinet count of 30. Calculate the percentage of occupancy for each month for adults/children and for newborns.

This is a non-leap year. Round to one decimal place.