Description

Bed occupancy refers to the percentage of available hospital beds that are currently occupied by patients. This metric is crucial for hospital management as it impacts patient care and resource allocation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'ocupación de camas' is the standard term used in clinical settings. Variants like 'ocupación hospitalaria' may be heard but are less formal. It is important to maintain a clinical register when discussing this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital's bed occupancy rate has reached 85%, indicating a high demand for inpatient services.

ES: La tasa de ocupación de camas del hospital ha alcanzado el 85%, lo que indica una alta demanda de servicios de internación.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'ocupación de camas' with 'ocupación hospitalaria'; misinterpreting bed occupancy as a measure of patient turnover; using informal language when discussing hospital metrics.