Discussion Post
Review the following admission and discharge rates from a local hospital within a 24-hour period.
• Admissions
o 896 on Jan. 1, 2017
o 649 on Jan. 2, 2017
o 1,503 on Jan. 3, 2017
• Discharges
o 764 on Jan. 1, 2017
o 543 on Jan. 2, 2017
o 672 on Jan 3, 2017
Total Beds = 2,700
Answer the prompts using the information provided.
• Identify the information above that represents a data set. How do you know this is a data set?
• Identify the information above that represents a database. How do you know this is a database?
• What was the discharge rate for Jan. 2, 2017?
• What was the admission rate for Jan. 3, 2017?
• Which day had the highest percentage of patients discharged within the 24-hour period?
• What can you infer from this data? What important information is missing from this data?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.