The size of a maternity unit influences the average occupancy

What is it about?

Due to the random nature of arrivals at a maternity unit the average occupancy for the unit will be a function of size. Larger units exhibit economy of scale and can operate at higher average occupancy.

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Why is it important?

There is no single ideal or optimum occupancy for maternity units, the occupancy is determined by the size of the unit.

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