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Consider the use
of the beds in a unit at times A, B, C and D: A - long length of stay,short turnover interval, throughput 29, high occupancy of > 90% Comment: Beds quite well used, but a long stay and admissions may be difficult. B - shorter length of stay, shorter turnover interval, very high throughput and occupancy > 90% Comment:Very efficient, staff would be exhausted and difficulties with admissions. C - increased length of stay, increased turnover interval ++, reduced throughput of 25 and occupancy about 85% Comment: Possible reaction to C, admissions easier. D - much increased length of stay,much increased turnover interval, throughput 22, occupancy 74% Comment: Inefficient use of beds. |