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Average Length of Stay

Abbreviation: ALOS

Definition

Average Length of Stay (ALOS) is a metric that measures the average duration of time patients spend in a hospital or healthcare facility during a specific period. It is calculated by dividing the total number of patient days by the number of discharges. ALOS is used to assess hospital resource utilization, efficiency, and capacity planning.

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