Patient Census

More than one-quarter million patients from across the nation have participated in clinical research studies at the NIH Clinical Center since the first patients were admitted in 1953. In 2001, their care accounted for more than 50,000 inpatient days and nearly 70,000 visits at the 14-story, 267-bed hospital.

Since the number of admissions remained flat in 2001, the rise in inpatient days was due to the longer average length of stay. Bone marrow transplantation, surgical oncology, neuro-oncology, and general surgery are some of the clinical programs driving the length of stay increases.

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Contents

Introduction

Message from the Director

Historical Highlights

Clinical Center Governance and Accreditation

Major Programs

The Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center

The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge

Clinical Research Initiatives

Clinician Highlight

Clinical Research Training Programs

Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency Initiatives

Public Outreach