Table 2 Comparison of key measures for different hospital demand allocation models
From: Evaluating Michigan's community hospital access: spatial methods for decision support
Model | Unmet Demand (beds (%)) | Avg Distance (kilometers) | Median Facility Demand (beds) | Maximum Facility Demand (beds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16.1 kilometer existing | 1883.6 (12.7%) | 7.6 | 46.1 | 782.1 |
16.1 kilometer optimal | 509.9 (3.4%) | 9.2 | 38.7 | 1245.5 |
32.2 kilometer existing | 159.5 (1.1%) | 12.7 | 62.7 | 782.1 |
32.2 kilometer optimal | 0 (0%) | 13.4 | 57.3 | 1397.4 |