Counting the 12 discharges on the maternity ward this week, you see women have stayed 2 days, 2 days, 2 days, 3 days, 3 days, 3 days, 3 days, 3 days, 3 days, 4 days, 4 days, and 7 days. What is the average length of stay (ALOS) on the maternity ward this week?

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To find the average length of stay (ALOS), you add up all the days stayed and divide by the number of discharges. The total days stayed is 2+2+2+3+3+3+3+3+3+4+4+7 = 39 days. There were 12 discharges. So, the ALOS = 39 days / 12 discharges = 3.25 days.

Counting the 12 Discharges on the Maternity Ward This Week