Operating and Clinical Indicators

The following Operating and Clinical Indicators are provided with explanations as part of our report on the performance of Griffin Hospital:

Griffin Hospital Financial Performance

The tables below show Griffin Hospital's operating financial performance, including total operating gain (loss) and net patient revenue.

Fiscal Year	Total Operating Gain (Loss)	Net Patient Revenue
2010	($945,125)	120,621,808
2009	$1,230,684	$116,262,335
2008	($1,789,262)	$110,095,248
2007	$705,088	$110,095,248
2006	$411,215	$103,699,744
2005	$339,261	$91,910,383
2004	$1,248,105	$87,654,695

Griffin Hospital Total Discharges

The table below shows total patient discharges from Griffin Hospital over the past three years.

Fiscal Year	Total Discharges
2010	7,719
2009	7,533
2008	7,617
2007	7,844
2006	7,525

Total Outpatient Visits

The table below shows total Outpatient visits. Outpatient visits have shown a steady increase as Griffin Hospital introduced or enhanced outpatient services including the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Special Procedures Unit, Pain Center, Rapid Diagnostic Breast Care Center, Digestive Disorders Center and the Sleep Wellness Center.

Fiscal Year	Outpatient Visits	Growth
2010	186418	4.027%
2009	179,202	4.0%
2008	172,227	2.9%
2007	167,304	3.6%
2006	159,487	(3.1%)
2005	164,640	2.6%
2004	160,427	4.2%

Griffin Hospital Average Length of Stay

To a consumer of healthcare a shorter length of stay means reduced exposure to risks associated with hospitalization including medication errors, falls, and hospital inquired infection. In addition, shorter length of stay usually means lower cost of care. Efficient medical care management with a continued focus on quality of care allows our physicians and care team to maintain this shorter length of stay.

The table below shows the Average Length of Stay at Griffin Hospital since 2004.

Fiscal Year	Average LOS
2009	4.46
2008	4.57
2007	4.34
2006	4.49
2005	4.36
2004	4.42

Emergency Department

In-depth, authoritative medical knowledge is only one way in which Griffin's Emergency Department leads the way in providing critical care. Another important component is quick, efficient attention to emergencies, resulting in the shortest possible waiting time for patients and their families.

Griffin's Emergency Department is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, supported by physician assistants. Some of the physicians are double-certified in another specialty and are advanced cardiac care life support instructors. There are about 38,000 patient visits to Griffin's Emergency Services Department annually.

There are two tracks in the department. One is for major emergencies, including complex medical cases. The other is for minor illnesses or injuries, for which our turn-around time goal (time from arrival to departure) is one hour.

Emergency Department Total Visits

Total Griffin Hospital Emergency Department Visits include visits to the Convenient Care/Urgent Care Center as well as to Emergency Services. The table below shows total Emergency Department visits for the by fiscal year.

Fiscal Year	Visits
2010	39,702
2009	38,194
2008	38,895
2007	38,131
2006	36,164
2005	36,788
2004	35,833

Convenient Care Turn-Around Times

Fiscal Year	Average Minutes
2012	64
2011	60
2010	66
2009	66
2008	66
2007	63
2006	64
2005	61
2004	56

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