Table 1.
Characteristics of the Hospitals According to Survey Response Status.*
| Characteristic | Respondents (N = 25) | Nonrespondents (N = 9) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized ICU admissions — no. | 0.19 | ||
| Median | 1694 | 1200 | |
| Interquartile range | 820–2172 | 686–1396 | |
| Hospital beds — no. (%) | 0.58 | ||
| <250 | 4 (16) | 1 (11) | |
| 250–500 | 8 (32) | 5 (56) | |
| >500 | 13 (52) | 3 (33) | |
| ICUs — no. (%) | 0.95 | ||
| 1 | 11 (44) | 3 (33) | |
| 2 | 5 (20) | 2 (22) | |
| 3 | 5 (20) | 2 (22) | |
| ≥4 | 4 (16) | 2 (22) | |
| Academic status — no. (%) | 0.89 | ||
| Large teaching hospital | 11 (44) | 4 (44) | |
| Small teaching hospital | 6 (24) | 3 (33) | |
| Nonteaching hospital | 8 (32) | 2 (22) | |
| Region — no. (%) | 0.78 | ||
| Midwest | 11 (44) | 6 (67) | |
| Northeast | 3 (12) | 0 | |
| Southeast | 6 (24) | 1 (11) | |
| West | 5 (20) | 2 (22) |
*
ICU denotes intensive care unit.