Table 1 Modelled performance results for the proposed future centralised stroke service, involving either one (Option 1; preferred option) or two Acute Stroke Units (Option 2). Results also included for both options with no flex for the Rehab units
From: Optimising acute stroke pathways through flexible use of bed capacity: a computer modelling study
Option | Unit | Allocated capacity, beds (total with flex) | Mean total occupancy, beds | Time within allocated capacity, % | Mean flex capacity required, beds | Time at full allocated and flex capacity, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | HASU | 22 (32) | 20.3 | 69.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
ASU | 22 (32) | 18.9 | 79.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | |
Rehab 1 | 30 (35) | 24.4 | 88.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | |
Rehab 2 | 12 (17) | 9.9 | 79.1 | 0.5 | 2.1 | |
2 | HASU | 22 (32) | 20.3 | 69.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
ASU 1 | 15 (32) | 11.2 | 89.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |
ASU 2 | 9 (20) | 7.6 | 75.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |
Rehab 1 | 30 (35) | 24.5 | 87.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | |
Rehab 2 | 12 (17) | 9.9 | 79.8 | 0.5 | 1.8 | |
With no flex for Rehab units | ||||||
1 | HASU | 22 (32) | 21.2 | 63.6 | 1.7 | 6.5 |
ASU | 22 (32) | 22.2 | 55.6 | 2.6 | 12.8 | |
Rehab 1 | 30 (30) | 24.3 | 100.0 | - | 93.7 | |
Rehab 2 | 12 (12) | 9.7 | 100.0 | - | 73.9 | |
2 | HASU | 22 (32) | 20.4 | 68.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
ASU 1 | 15 (32) | 13.5 | 71.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | |
ASU 2 | 9 (20) | 9.2 | 58.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 | |
Rehab 1 | 30 (30) | 24.4 | 100.0 | - | 93.5 | |
Rehab 2 | 12 (12) | 9.7 | 100.0 | - | 74.2 | |