Table 3 Extrapolated annual cost saving in UK pounds between pre-pilot audit and pilot audit
| Â | Pre-pilot audit 2008/2009 | Pilot audit 2010/2011 | Difference/saving |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of episodes | 34 | 75 | Â |
Data collection period in months | 11 | 10 | Â |
Extrapolated episodes full year equivalent | 37 | 90 | Â |
Average LOS | 33.7 | 23.3 | 10.4 |
Average LOS bed cost [LOS x cost per bed day (£250.00)] | £8,425.00 | £5,825.00 | £2,600.00 |
Extrapolated annual saving (LOS bed cost difference pre-pilot/post pilot) x (extrapolated episodes pilot) | (£2,600.00 x 90) = £234,000.00 | ||