Geometric Length of Stay (GMLOS) is a measure used in acute…
Geometric Length of Stay (GMLOS) is a measure used in acute care. It is based on the length of stay (LOS) which is the actual number of days the pt is in the hospital and it is compared to the GMLOS which is a national average based on diagnostic realted groups (DRGs) and other metrics including comorbidities. If the LOS exceeds the GMLOS the hospital pays for the number of days above the GMLOS.
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What are the cost savings of purchasing and operating a $4.74 fluorescent lightbulb for its 10000 hour lifetime versus purchasing enough incandescent bulbs at $0.57 each – with each lasting 1000 hours – and operating them for 10000 hours? Assume that electrity costs $0.05 per KWh and that the fluorescent bulb requires 11 W, whereas the incandescant bulb requires 90 W to operate.
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