The standard of care in a certain labour and delivery unit is 14 hours per patient day (HPPD),and on an average day,three patients are in labour.Analysis of the past month indicates the unit was averaging 38 hours of care.What is the productivity rating for the this situation?
A) 91%
B) 101%
C) 111%
D) 271%

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Many hospitals use HPPD as one measure of productivity.For this example,the standard of care is 14 HPPD; therefore,42 hours of care are required for three patients for 1 day.When 38 hours of care are provided for 1 day,the productivity rating is 111% (42/38 = 1.11),meaning either that productivity was increased or that needed care was not delivered.The quality component must be considered in any productivity model related to care.

The Standard of Care in a Certain Labour and Delivery