Allied Health Statistics
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1Identify the importance of health statistics and health data across the continuum
Health statistics inform care and policy.
- Data tracks disease, outcomes, and quality.
- Statistics guide decisions and resource allocation.
- Accurate data spans the care continuum.
- Health information management ensures integrity.
2Identify the importance of health statistics and health data across the continuum - 20%
Health statistics inform care and policy.
- Data tracks disease, outcomes, and quality.
- Statistics guide decisions and resource allocation.
- Accurate data spans the care continuum.
- Health information management ensures integrity.
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3Understand statistics related to census, occupancy, and length of stay in hospitals - 24%
Hospital statistics measure activity and capacity.
- Census counts inpatients at a point in time.
- Occupancy rate = patients ÷ available beds.
- Length of stay (LOS) measures days per patient.
- These metrics guide staffing and planning.
Last edited by Jefferson Le · Sep 16, 2026
4Understand statistics related to census, occupancy, and length of stay in hospitals
Hospital statistics measure activity and capacity.
- Census counts inpatients at a point in time.
- Occupancy rate = patients ÷ available beds.
- Length of stay (LOS) measures days per patient.
- These metrics guide staffing and planning.
5Understand hospital obstetric and neonatal statistics - 8%
Maternal and newborn data track birth outcomes.
- Includes birth rate, fetal death, and neonatal mortality.
- Distinguishes newborn from other admissions.
- Data reflects quality of maternal care.
- Standard definitions ensure accurate reporting.
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6Understand hospital obstetric and neonatal statistics
Maternal and newborn data track birth outcomes.
- Includes birth rate, fetal death, and neonatal mortality.
- Distinguishes newborn from other admissions.
- Data reflects quality of maternal care.
- Standard definitions ensure accurate reporting.
7Identify clinical and non-clinical statistics
Hospitals track both patient and operational data.
- Clinical statistics cover patient care and outcomes.
- Non-clinical statistics cover finances and operations.
- Both support management decisions.
- Accurate classification aids analysis.
8Understand terms and rates related to mortality and autopsy
Mortality data measures deaths and their causes.
- Mortality rate = deaths ÷ population.
- Autopsy rate measures postmortem exams.
- Includes gross, net, and cause-specific death rates.
- Data informs quality and public health.
9Understand community health statistics
Community statistics measure population health.
- Track incidence, prevalence, and vital statistics.
- Data comes from births, deaths, and disease reports.
- Guides public health programs.
- Reveals community health trends.
10Understand the basics of math, statistics and organization of data for analysis
Basic statistics organize and summarize data.
- Mean, median, mode, and range describe data.
- Data is organized into tables and graphs.
- Percentages and rates allow comparison.
- Clear organization enables analysis.
11Understand the fundamentals of research
Research generates reliable health knowledge.
- Follows the scientific method and a hypothesis.
- Distinguishes independent and dependent variables.
- Uses samples, controls, and statistical testing.
- Ethics protect research subjects.