Distribution of Discharges by Admission Source, 1997-2006
  Percent Distribution
Admission Source 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Routine 56% 55% 54% 54% 54% 51% 51% 51% 52% 51%
Emergency Department 38% 40% 41% 41% 41% 44% 44% 43% 43% 44%
Other* 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
*Includes admissions from other hospitals, from long-term care, and from court or law enforcement.

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