Baybay City Immaculate Conception Hospital (BCICH) CY 2023 Comprehensive Report

I. ADMISSIONS

In the calendar year 2023, Baybay City Immaculate Conception Hospital (BCICH) admitted a robust total of 9,856 patients. Of this figure, a significant majority, totaling 7,496 patients or 76%, came from the City of Baybay. Additionally, Mahaplag contributed 967 patients, representing 10% of the total admissions, while Inopacan accounted for 7.2%, with 711 patients.

Furthermore, the collective contributions from Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, and Abuyog each constituted 2%, 1%, 1%, and 1% of the total admissions, respectively. These detailed statistics underscore the broad regional impact of BCICH, as it extends its healthcare services to residents not only within the immediate City of Baybay but also across neighboring municipalities.

Remarkably, patients from the 5th District of Leyte, representing the primary catchment area of BCICH, totaled an impressive 9,638 or 98% of the hospital’s total admissions in CY 2023 (see Table 1). These figures underscore BCICH’s integral role in providing healthcare services to the local community and beyond.

Table 1. 2023 Patient Admission Report of BCICH

A. Geographical Profile of the Admitted Patients

In 2023, patients admitted to the hospital hailed from 31 diverse locations. Notably, a few individuals traveled from beyond the confines of Leyte, reaching as far as Marinduque and Pangasinan.

This geographic diversity emphasizes the hospital’s reputation as a trusted healthcare provider, attracting patients not only from the local region but also from distant areas seeking more affordable treatment or zero billing through the Malasakit Program.

Future Outlook

Building upon these figures and information, BCICH is enthusiastic about the continued expansion of its healthcare services, catering not only to the residents of Baybay but also extending its reach to neighboring towns and locations. This trajectory is reinforced by the increasing interest of health professionals applying to serve in the hospital and the growing collaboration with other healthcare institutions, solidifying BCICH’s commitment to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare to a wider community.

Daily Census

Figure 1. Average Daily Census of Admitted Patients in BCICH, CY 2023.

Among the various assessment tasks for measuring the performance of healthcare institutions like BCICH, the daily census metric stands out as one of the most significant. The Daily Census is calculated by summing the newly admitted patients and in-patients served by the hospital, and then subtracting the number of discharged patients for a given date. On average, the daily census of admitted patients is 115. This figure should be evaluated in the context of BCICH’s license as a 50-bed capacity healthcare institution. In CY 2023, BCICH is operating at more than 130% of its rated capacity and organizational set-up. Despite these challenges, BCICH remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering optimal care and looks forward to enhancing services in CY 2024.

Table 2 displays the distribution of patients by type, with the majority (91%) being adults. October recorded the highest number of admitted patients, while February had the lowest.

Table 2. Distribution of patients according to type (Adult and Newborn) and average daily census, CY 2023.