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HCAD 100 UMGC Factors Considered when Using ALOS Measure Discussion

 

Average Length of Stay (ALOS)

ALOS is a common tool used to measure healthcare efficiency. In a minimum of 250 words, discuss factors that should be considered when using this measure, like samples, service delivery, disease state, etc. If you were presented with a report that compared your program’s ALOS to another program’s ALOS, what questions would you ask to ensure that an accurate comparison was made?

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