Use of daily census data in determining the efficiency of hospital units and examining the concept of consolidation

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to investigate the use of the daily census to determine the operational efficiency of hospital units and to examine the effect of consolidation of these units within and between hospitals on operational efficiency. The study was conducted in the 3 surgical sections of Abdel-Nasser Hospital and the corresponding 3 sections of Karmouz Hospital. Results of the study indicated that the coefficient of variation and the overfilling rate are important indices complement the occupancy rate for measuring the efficiency of hospitals and units. Results also indicate that great savings in terms of hospital beds and operating expenses can be accomplished by consolidating the 3 sections within each hospital as well as consolidating the 6 sections in the two hospitals