Using maths to understand a hospital ICU: How many beds should a new hospital include for its intensive care unit? Not enough is bad for those who need the care. Too many is bad for the hospital, especially cost-wise.In this episode, we explore how maths can be used to explore the problem and others like it. It’s also a fascinating example of how maths can reveal a lot about what’s happening all around us! The Random Sample is a podcast by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers. In this show, we share stories about mathematics, statistics and the people involved. To learn more about ACEMS, visit https://acems.org.au.

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