Over the course of a month, which of the following is most likely to describe an appropriate flow unit for a process analysis of a hospital?

A) The number of physicians

B) The number of beds

C) The square footage of the building

D) The number of patients

The correct option is D) the number of patients

Explanation:

The number of patients who arrive in a hospital to get treated will determine the flow unit of the hospital. The more facilities and positive environment a hospital will have, the more will be the patients who arrive in that hospital. Hence, if we want to check how the working staff of a hospital is, we should look for the number of patients who visit the hospital. A hospital which has a positive environment and more facilities will attract more number of patients.