MIDCARE © Capacity - Strategic Population Level

Population growth rate (annual)

0.74% / yr

Consultant increase rate (annual)

3.50% / yr

Model 2 bed growth multiplier

× 0.999

Model 4 bed growth rate (annual)

9.90% / yr

Optimal bed occupancy (fraction)

0.85

Normal length of stay (days)

5.0 days

Normal specialist-to-bed ratio

0.557 people/(beds·days)

Normal bed-to-patient ratio

0.0051 beds/person

Historic to 2025 Projection from 2025 (animated)

Population — Midwest

Consultants — Headcount