Hospital bed efficiency analysis of medical institutions in Henan province

Abstract

Objective Different methods were used for the analysis of different medical and health institutions in Henan Province in 2012 of hospital bed utilization, to find bed utilization problems, and provide reference for the rational allocation of resources. Methods Static beds utilization model method(SBMA)and the method of rank sum ratio(RSR)were used for planning of data in2012 health statistics yearbook of Henan province, for comprehensive analysis of bed utilization efficiency. Results Among the medical and health institutions in Henan province in 2012, general hospitals, maternal and children hospitals(centers)are found with higher utilization of hospital beds, while other institutions(nursing homes), community health service centers(stations)are found lower. Conclusion Henan Province in 2012 was found on the whole with efficient utilization of hospital beds, yet with rooms of improvement for different medical institutions, especially those at the primary level. Key words: Static beds utilization model; Rank sum ratio; Hospital bed utilization efficiency