A Method for Determining the Number of Beds Required for Convalescent Care of Rheumatic Infections

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Abstract
There is an increasing awareness in the U. S. of the value of convalescent care for rheumatic infections, and of the lack of such facilities in this country. A method is needed to determine the number of beds required for convalescent care in a given community. Over a 10-yr. period the facilities for the care of rheumatic white children aged 2-12 have never been saturated at the Cincinnati Children''s Convalescent Home. A survey of admissions to all Cincinnati hospitals has revealed the total number of these children, and the total patient-days spent by them at Convalescent Home. It was found that 1 convalescent bed was required for every 2 cases admitted to Cincinnati hospitals. This 1:2 ratio should be considered, by communities intending to expand their facilities for care of convalescent rheumatic children.