Table 1 Characteristics of Responding Hospitals
Hospital Characteristic* | # Responding (%) | Response Rate (%)∫ |
|---|---|---|
Teaching Status | ||
Teaching | 10 (14%) | 83% |
Non-teaching | 59 (86%) | 52% |
Urban Safety Net Status | ||
Urban safety net | 7 (10%) | 87% |
Non-urban safety net | 62 (90%) | 53% |
Bedsize | ||
<350 | 39 (57%) | 45% |
≥ 350 | 30 (43%) | 83% |
Ownership | ||
Not-for-profit | 35 (53%) | 50% |
Government | 8 (12%) | 70% |
For-profit | 23 (35%) | 44% |
Average Age of Plant | ||
<10 years | 45 (66%) | 54% |
≥ 10 years | 23 (34%) | 61% |
Total Margin | ||
< 0.03 | 22 (32%) | 44% |
≥ 0.03 | 47 (68%) | 65% |
IT Operating Expense | ||
< $1 M | 20 (30%) | 41% |
≥ $1 M | 47 (70%) | 66% |
IT Capital Expense | ||
< $75,000 | 24 (41%) | 50% |
≥ $75,000 | 35 (59%) | 56% |
Total IT Staff | ||
<10 | 34 (52%) | 45% |
≥ 10 | 31 (48%) | 74% |