There are many data collection processes in healthcare, with many different types of statistics. Utilizing the Hospital Statistics Basics Formulas resource, select 3 different rates, (Postoperative Infection Rate, Average Daily Census, & Bed Occupancy Ratio) respond to the following:

• Compare and contrast the different rates and explain why a hospital or healthcare facility needs to collect this data.
• How are statistical process controls such as Pareto chart are used to improve performance?