How many Staff per medical beds?

Answer 1

This can vary widely by hospital in the US. Check with the hospital and during visiting hours, you might even make an informal observation for yourself. Some hospitals keep a list of contractors who will attend to your loved one while in the hospital if you have to work or take care of other family members, etc. These workers are typically companion-based rather than experienced health care workers, but can be a nice alternative if your loved one needs help to the restroom, a pillow or conversation to ease their minds - and yours. In many foreign countries, staff per patient may be as high as 1 to 3. Because of this and to save costs without necessarily reducing quality, over 500,000 US residents traveled overseas for medical care in 2007 - and the trend is rising. Cost savings can be as high as 90%. One reason is because hospitals in the US often cost $500 or more per square foot to build, but in many foreign countries they can be built for less than $100 a square foot to state of the art specifications. Take care when choosing a facilitator, medical team and hospital just as you would for hospitals and medical teams here. Hospitals should be JCI accredited, and as a double-check, visit the US Department of State website for updates on any countries to avoid and other precautions.