Term: 90-Day Mortality

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Mortality occurring within 90 days of an index event, usually admission, surgery, or separation from hospital.

Related terms 

• Index Event
• Mortality
• Mortality Rate
• Quality of Care

References 

• Brownell M, Roos NP. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The Update Report 1993/1994. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)