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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