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)