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Average Length of Stay (ALOS)

Definition of this KPI:
The average number of days a patient stays in the hospital. Lower is generally better, indicating efficient care delivery without compromising outcomes.


  • This KPI can be calculated as: Total patient days / Total number of discharges
  • The KPI will be measured as: time (e.g. years, minutes)
  • How to interpret the KPI: lower is better
  • The strategic objective to measure with this KPI: Optimize patient flow and resource utilization while maintaining care quality.
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