Table 3.
Model specifications.
| Indicators | Variables * | Definition | Unit | Model A | Model B | Model C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs | NoD | Number of FTE doctors and assistant doctors | Number | X | X | X |
| NoN | Number of FTE registered nurses | X | X | X | ||
| NoOMP | Number of other FTE medical professionals | X | ||||
| NoAAOB | Number of average actual open beds | X | X | X | ||
| Outputs | NoOEV | Number of outpatient and emergency visits | Number | X | X | X |
| NoDP | Number of discharged patients | X | X | X | ||
| NoSOI | Number of surgical operations for inpatient | X | X | |||
| BOR | Bed occupancy rate | Percentage | X | X | X | |
| Undesirable Outputs | MRoI | Mortality rate of inpatients | Percentage | X | X | |
| NoMD | Number of medical disputes | Number | X |
Notes: 1. * Variable statistic was conducted by staff from local Health Administration at the end of the year. 2. Abbreviation: FTE, Full Time Equivalent. 3. X indicates that the variable is included in the model.