Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Acuity
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
The measure of the severity of injury and of the need for hospitalization. InterQual Criteria have sometimes been used to determine acuity.
Related terms
- Acute Care
- Acute Conditions
- InterQual Criteria
- Overall Acuity During Peak Flu Period
- Total Acuity by Income Status
References
- Bruce S, Black C, Burchill C, De Haney S. Profile of Medical Patients who were Assessed as Requiring Observation-Level Services at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals in 1998/99. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] (View)
- De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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