State-Level COVID-19 Hospital Impact and Capacity Time Series

State-aggregated hospital utilization data in a time series format dating back to January 1, 2020, derived from facility-level reports to HHS. The dataset includes pediatric-specific metrics such as `all_pediatric_inpatient_bed_occupied` and `previous_day_admission_pediatric_covid_confirmed_0_4`, added in April 2022. It is compiled from three main sources: HHS TeleTracking, HHS Protect, and the National Healthcare Safety Network.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in `inpatient_beds_used_covid` and `icu_patients` to model state-level hospital strain over time.
• Compare pediatric COVID-19 admissions across age groups using fields like `previous_day_admission_pediatric_covid_confirmed_5_11` and `previous_day_admission_pediatric_covid_confirmed_12_17`.
• Assess pediatric ICU capacity by examining `staffed_pediatric_icu_bed_occupancy` and `total_staffed_pediatric_icu_beds`.
• Track reporting completeness for specific metrics using the `_coverage` fields appended to many data columns.

Strengths

• Provides a daily time series starting January 1, 2020, offering longitudinal analysis potential.
• Includes specialized pediatric fields added in April 2022, such as `staffed_icu_pediatric_patients_confirmed_covid`.
• Aggregates data from three authoritative federal sources: HHS TeleTracking, HHS Protect, and NHSN.
• Updated regularly with the latest values reported by facilities within the last four days.

Limitations

• No statistical analysis is applied to account for non-response or missing data, as stated in the description.
• The dataset and its webpage are no longer updated after May 3, 2024, for mandatory reporting, limiting future data.
• Specific dimensions like row count, column count, and sample size are unknown from the provided input.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Collection Method

Derived from facility-level reports submitted to HHS TeleTracking, HHS Protect, and the National Healthcare Safety Network.

Time Range

From January 1, 2020 onward.

Freshness

Last updated 2025-07-04, but mandatory reporting ceased after May 3, 2024.

Geography

United States, aggregated by state.