1. Average nurse hours per case was 6.1.
Based on number of operating rooms:
2. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with 1-2 ORs was 5.4.
3. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with 3-4 ORs was 6.5.
4. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with more than four ORs was 5.8.
Based on net revenue:
5. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with fewer than $4.5 million in annual net revenue was 6.0.
6. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with 4.5-6.99 million in annual net revenue was 6.1.
7. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with more than $6.99 million in annual net revenue was 6.2.
Based on case volume:
8. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with less than 3,000 annual cases was 7.1.
9. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with 3,000-5,999 annual cases was 6.3.
10. Average nurse hours per case for ASCs with more 5,999 annual cases was 5.7.
Information comes from VMG Health’s Intellimarker benchmarking study. VMG Health is a leading valuation and transaction advisory firm in healthcare. To receive a complimentary copy of VMG Health’s 2010 Intellimarker, click here.
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