Methodological datasheet: Occupancy rate of beds for acute care

Identification

Description

Occupancy rate of beds for acute care

Description and source 1 operation code

Specialized care statistics (030502 Basque Statistics Plan)

Responsable entity

Department of Health

Availability

Year +1

Indicator formula

No. of stays / (Beds * 365 days) * 100

Objectives

The occupancy rate of hospital beds is an indicator that measures hospital capacity. It provides a measure of the degree of usage of operational beds in hospitals.

Sphere

Population:

Beds in acute care hospitals

Geographical Sphere:

Basque Country

Time period:

Annual

Concepts and Definitions

Depending on the type of care, beds can be classified into: acute care, rehabilitation care, long-term and mental health care, among others.

The occupancy rate of beds in acute care hospitals is calculated using the quotient between the number of stays (measured in days) in acute care hospital beds and the number of operational beds in acute care hospitals, multiplied by 365 days and by one hundred.

Numerator:

Number of stays (measured in days) in acute care hospital beds in one year.

Denominator:

Average number of operational beds in acute care hospitals, multiplied by 365 days and by one hundred

Codes and nomenclatures

Not applicable

Quality

The sources used by each country available at:

http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/metadata/Annexes/hlth_res_esms_an10.pdf

https://circabc.europa.eu/d/a/workspace/SpacesStore/3a37b5c6-2b85-4bc2-a254-06e0976355a5/ESTAT-OECD-definitions-CARE-non-expenditure%20(09.07.2010).pdf

Further Information

The EUROSTAT data are available in the Population and social conditions Health folder Health> Health care> Health care resources> Health care activities> "Curative care bed occupancy rate"

“Inpatient curative care bed occupancy rate by type of care”