Using the data provided by Memorial Hospital, calculate the nosocomial infection rate for the hospital. Round to two decimal places.

Memorial Hospital
January Statistics
Discharges
Adults & Children
Newborn

1,984
213
Deaths
Adults & Children
Newborn

24
2
Nosocomial Infections
Adults & Children
Newborn

20
2
Community Acquired Infections
Adults & Children
Newborn

65
0

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1.00

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