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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Organization (Details)	Dec. 31, 2021 Facilities Countries
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Facilities | Facilities	80
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | Countries	17

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