KPI of the Day – Healthcare: % Blood culture contamination rate
Definition
Measures the percentage of processed blood culture/sample specimens that were contaminated, from the total amount of blood cultures/samples collected.
How much productivity is there in performance?
Productivity is a measure of the efficiency of production, expressed as the ratio of output to inputs used. Performance is defined as the accomplishment of a given task measured against preset standards of achievement, such as accuracy, completeness, cost and speed.
KPI of the Day – Healthcare: # Length of stay
Definition
Measures the average length of time patients spend in the hospital, per admission category.
KPI of the Day – Sustainability: # Hours volunteered by employees
Definition
Measures the number of volunteering work hours serviced by the employees of a company for a civic, humanitarian, charitable, environmental or public-service cause.
KPI of the Day – Sustainability: % Energy used from renewable sources
Definition
Measures the percentage of total direct energy consumption generated from renewable sources including solar, wind, and hydrological power, as well as renewable fuels such as wood, biogas, and coffee grounds.
