Ideal bed occupancy rate in hospital for good quality care is:: (A) 55%, (B) 70% and over, (C) 85%, (D) 100%
Answer is C. Ideal bed occupancy rate in hospital for good quality care is said to be 80 to 85%. 100% occupancy means over utilization which leads to fall in quality of care. Ref: Textbook of community medicine, S. Lal, 3rd edition pg: 686.