Definition
The number of beds which are immediately available for use by an admitted patient or resident within the establishment. A bed is immediately available for use if it is located in a suitable place for care with nursing and auxiliary staff available within a reasonable period.
Components
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Data Element Concept (this item)Establishment—number of available beds for admitted patients/residents
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertyNumber of available beds for admitted patients/residents
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Conceptual DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Inclusions: both occupied and unoccupied beds are included. For residential aged care services, the number of approved beds includes beds approved for respite care.
Exclusions: surgical tables, recovery trolleys, delivery beds, cots for normal neonates, emergency stretchers/beds not normally authorised or funded and beds designated for same-day non-admitted patient care are excluded. Beds in wards which were closed for any reason (except weekend closures for beds/wards staffed and available on weekdays only) are also excluded.
Necessary to provide an indicator of the availability and type of service for an establishment.
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