Inpatient census for 2009 was down 4.9%. Average inpatient daily census was 42.8 in 2009 compared to 45.1 in 2008. Adjusted admissions which is a blend of both inpatient and outpatient admissions increased slightly at 8,868 compared to 8,815. Average of inpatient stay for 2009 remained stable at 3.6 days. Other key operating statistics were as follows:
Statistical Volumes
CY2009
CY2008
Births
637
649
Ambulatory Services
10,236
10,913
Emergency Room Visits
15,067
14,843
Rehabilitation Treatments
44,525
44,613
Radiology
30,473
30,217
Laboratory Tests
405,727
402,135
Surgical Cases
5,048
5,230
Respiratory Therapy Treatments
19,067
19,543
Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1511