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Hospital Occupancy

Definition:

Hospital occupancy refers to the percentage of beds or rooms in a hospital that are currently being used by patients. It is a key metric used to gauge the utilization of hospital resources and assess the level of demand for healthcare services.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

The act or state of taking up available hospital beds or rooms by patients.

Example:

The hospital occupancy rate reached 95% during the flu season.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

The total number or percentage of hospital beds or rooms that are currently occupied by patients.

Example:

Increased hospital occupancy can lead to longer wait times in the emergency department.

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Sense 3 (Adjective - Local):

Referring to the level of demand for hospital beds or rooms within a specific local area or community.

Example:

The local hospital is experiencing high occupancy due to a flu outbreak in the area.

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