Hospital Capacity and Capacity Planning in Washington

Soumya Upadhyay, PhD, MHA, Dean Smith, PhD

Abstract


Abstract

Hospital capacity in the State of Washington may be unable to satisfy the number of COVID-19 patients. The adjusted occupancy rate (adjusted for outpatient equivalent days) places many hospitals near capacity prior to the current pandemic. Models of COVID-19 cases and hospital care generate scenarios under which hospital capacity is insufficient. Short-run tactics involve re-purposing of hospital units and other facilities. Long-run strategies will require organizational commitment and new policies and incentives to address capacity concerns.


Keywords: COVID-19, hospital, capacity, occupancy

 


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