Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Acute Admissions
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
Generally admission to an acute care facility with a primary service code other than those for long term care. This can be for both physical injury or mental health disorders.
Related terms
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Mental Health Disorder / Mental Disorder
- Service Codes
- Short Stay Inpatient Care
- Stay
References
- De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)
- Tataryn DJ, Mustard CA, Derksen S. The Utilization of Medical Services for Mental Health Disorders, Manitoba: 1991 - 1992 . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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