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National hospital discharge survey
B S Gillum1, E J Graves, E Wood
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA.
Summary
In 1995, non-Federal short-stay hospitals in the U.S. saw 30.7 million discharges, totaling 164.6 million days of care. The average length of hospital stay was 5.4 days, reflecting key trends in healthcare utilization.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Non-Federal short-stay hospitals are critical components of the U.S. healthcare system.
- Understanding patient discharge patterns and resource utilization is essential for healthcare planning.
- National data on hospital use provides insights into population health trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present national estimates of hospital utilization in U.S. non-Federal short-stay hospitals for 1995.
- To analyze hospital use based on patient demographics, geographic region, diagnoses, and procedures.
- To report key metrics including discharge rates, days of care, and average length of stay.
Main Methods:
- Data derived from the 1995 National Hospital Discharge Survey.
- Survey included approximately 263,000 discharges from 466 responding hospitals (92% response rate).
- Diagnoses and procedures coded using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).
Main Results:
- An estimated 30.7 million discharges occurred in 1995.
- Total days of care amounted to 164.6 million.
- The average length of stay was 5.4 days.
Conclusions:
- The 1995 National Hospital Discharge Survey provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. hospital utilization.
- Findings highlight significant patient volumes and resource consumption within short-stay hospitals.
- Data supports ongoing analysis of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.