9.5 Statistical Data for Nursing Unit A in HADM Memorial Hospital Using the data provided in Table EX 9.5 , calculate the following ratios and compare them to the benchmark values of a peer group shown in brackets " [ ]" : c. Nursing Salary Expense per Adjusted Discharges [1,294.27]. What steps would you take based on this ratio? d. Percentage of Adjusted Nursing Hours in Direct Patient Care [.64].

Measurements	Unit A
Annual Hours Worked (paid)	210,000
Annual Patient Days	14,500
Average Length of Stay	4.5

Patient Classi cation
Low-Level Care (3.0)*	0.35
High-Level Care (9.0)	0.65

Skill-Mix Distribution
RNs ($40/hr)	0.70
LPNs ($30/hr)	0.20
NAs ($15/hr)	0.10
Assume that 1 LPN .75 RN and 1 NA .50 RN.