Analysis

McCormack Associates provides a rapid data analysis service.  Clients send their data in a variety of formats along with an overview of the information required from it.  We analyse the data using MS Access or Excel to answer your questions.  In doing this we can then provide you with the database or spreadsheet models used so that you can repeat the process yourselves in future if needed.

Examples of Data Analysis

NHS

• Top 80% of procedures/diagnosis by specialty with the method of admission, average episode duration, day case rates, occupied bed days and bed numbers.
• Graphs showing bed occupancy throughout the year by specialty, HRG or procedure.
• Effect of changing day case rates on occupied bed days and bed numbers.
• Identification of episode duration 'outliers' for certain procedures to facilitate auditing.
• Inpatient and outpatient comparisons between hospitals.
• Geographical analysis of inpatient and outpatient data.
• Scenario planning theatre information to establish future theatre requirements.

General

• Questionnaire response analysis
• Applying population projections and other variables to postcoded data to facilitate planning for the future.