An overnight stay in a healthcare facility

total number of patients released from hospitals

nonfederal, short stay hospital open to the general public

Specialty hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for those with mental health conditions

legal requirement to open, this is required from the state health department

An institution with at least 6 beds whose purpose is "to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic services for a medical condition"

this is currently 4.8 days in the U.S.

Hospitals owned by the federal, state or local government that treat large numbers of disadvantaged individuals

Specialty hospitals that specialize in intensive therapy services

ethical obligation to alleviate pain and suffering

In addition to being licensed and having a an organized physician staff, what other profession must provide continuous patient care

Number of beds set up staffed and made available for use

Hospitals owned by community associations, religious organizations or philanthropic foundations that provide a community good and do not distribute profits to any one individual

Specialty hospitals that specialize in treating the unique medical problems of pediatric patients

moral obligation not to harm patients

A hospital must maintain this information either on paper or electronically for each patient

number of patients in a hospital on a given day

Hospitals owned by investors to make a profit

Hospitals that are remote and not a part of a metropolitan area

patient right to make an informed choice to receive or decline care

Name for early hospitals, a.k.a. poorhouses

percentage of capacity over a period of time

Hospitals that provide a treat a range of conditions with both general and specialty services available

Hospitals with no more than 25 beds with 24 hour emergency services that qualify for special reimbursement

allows patients to express their wishes regarding continuing or stopping treatment, especially at the end of life