It is specialty-specific. Since quality usually rises with volume, higher is bet ter. R.N.'s to beds is the ratio of full-time registered nurses over 24 hours to the number of beds. The ratio in any eight-hour shift will be about one third of the figure shown. Higher is better.
Trauma center indicates whether on-site trauma services are offered.
To qualify, all but the most severely injured patients needing highly specialized care must be treatable. Discharge planning indicates availability of three services,such as patient education, that aid in the continuation of care after discharge. Service mix indicates the availability of 10 outpatient and community services such as specialized AIDS care, substance abuse programs, home health services, and fertility counseling. Geriatric services indicates the availability of services such as adult day care, geriatric acute care and clinics, and transportation to health facilities. Gynecology services indicates the availability of obstetric care, reproductive health care, birthing rooms, and a women's health center.