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function calculateHospitalOccupancy() {
// Get inputs
var inpatientDays = document.getElementById('inpatientDays').value;
var bedCount = document.getElementById('bedCount').value;
var periodDays = document.getElementById('periodDays').value;
// Validation
if (inpatientDays === "" || bedCount === "" || periodDays === "") {
alert("Please fill in all fields to calculate the occupancy rate.");
return;
}
// Convert to numbers
var daysOfCare = parseFloat(inpatientDays);
var beds = parseFloat(bedCount);
var days = parseFloat(periodDays);
if (beds <= 0 || days <= 0 || daysOfCare 100) {
statusText = "Over Capacity (Critical)";
statusDiv.classList.add('status-critical');
} else if (occupancyRate >= 85) {
statusText = "High Occupancy (Warning: Potential Bottlenecks)";
statusDiv.classList.add('status-warning');
} else if (occupancyRate >= 70) {
statusText = "Optimal Occupancy (Efficient)";
statusDiv.classList.add('status-optimal');
} else {
statusText = "Low Occupancy (Underutilized)";
statusDiv.classList.add('status-warning');
}
statusDiv.innerHTML = "Status: " + statusText;
document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'block';
}
How to Calculate Occupancy Rate of a Hospital
The hospital occupancy rate is a vital Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for healthcare administrators. It measures the utilization of available bed capacity over a specific period. Understanding how to calculate this metric helps in staffing, resource allocation, and ensuring patient safety.
The Occupancy Rate Formula
The standard formula used by healthcare organizations to calculate bed occupancy is:
Occupancy Rate = (Total Inpatient Service Days) ÷ (Total Beds × Days in Period) × 100
Where:
- Total Inpatient Service Days: The sum of all days that patients occupied beds during the reporting period (also known as Patient Days).
- Total Beds: The number of staffed or licensed beds available for patient use.
- Days in Period: The timeframe being measured (e.g., 30 for a month, 90 for a quarter, 365 for a year).
Calculation Example
Let's assume a hospital has 200 staffed beds. We want to calculate the occupancy rate for the month of June (30 days). According to the census records, the total inpatient service days for the month was 4,800.
- Calculate Capacity: 200 beds × 30 days = 6,000 available bed days.
- Divide Usage by Capacity: 4,800 ÷ 6,000 = 0.80.
- Convert to Percentage: 0.80 × 100 = 80%.
The occupancy rate for June is 80%.
What is a Good Hospital Occupancy Rate?
While targets vary by department (e.g., ICU vs. General Ward), a common benchmark for optimal efficiency is typically between 75% and 85%.
- Below 75%: May indicate underutilization of resources and financial inefficiency.
- Above 85%: Considered the "red zone." High occupancy can lead to bed blockages, increased wait times in the ER, and higher risks of hospital-acquired infections due to rushed turnover.
Related Metric: Average Daily Census (ADC)
This calculator also provides the Average Daily Census, which represents the average number of inpatients in the hospital on any given day. It is calculated by dividing Total Inpatient Service Days by the Days in Period.