Table 4.
Comparison of 1998 patient outcomes and hospital characteristics, sample, non-sample, and total
| Variable | Sample | Not in sample | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient (N) | 13,732 | 2,171 | 15,903 |
| Readmission (%) | 2,521 (18.4%) | 437 (20.1%)* | 2958 (18.6%) |
| Mortality (%) | 414 (3.0%) | 49 (2.3%) | 463 (2.9%) |
| LOS (SD) | 4.58 (3.53) | 4.44 (3.25) | 4.56 (3.5) |
| Cost (SD) | $4,287 (695) | $4,723 (324) | $4,392 (3,343) |
| Organisation (N) | 43 | 5 | 48 |
| Urban (%) | 35 (81.4%) | 5 (100%) | 40 (83.3%) |
| Teaching (%) | 9 (20.9%) | 3 (60.0%) | 12 (25%) |
| Admissions (%) | 11,131 (7,810) | 16,496 (4,446) | 11,690 (7,677) |
| Beds set up and staffed | 250 (213) | 326 (99) | 258 (205) |
Note: Two organisations were not included since sample sizes were less than 4 *p<0.05.