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average length of stay

Average length of stay is a standard hospital statistic used to determine the average amount of time between admission and discharge for patients in a diagnosis-related group (DRG), in an age group, in a specific hospital, or with other factors.

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average length of stay

Average length of stay is a standard hospital statistic used to determine the average amount of time between admission and discharge for patients in a diagnosis-related group (DRG), in an age group, in a specific hospital, or with other factors.

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It is also a standard hotel statistic used to determine the average amount of time between the arrival and departure of a customer.