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)