Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Denominator at Risk

Printer friendly

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-07-20

Definition:

The denominator at risk for a given indicator is the number of patients in hospital who actually have a low probability of complications or of experiencing an event where patient safety may have been compromised. Patients who are at greater risk for complications during their hospital stay are not included in the denominator at risk.

Related terms 

References 

  • Bruce S, Prior H, Katz A, Taylor M, Latosinsky S, Martens P, De Coster C, Brownell M, Soodeen R, Steinbach C. Application of Patient Safety Indicators in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)


Request information in an accessible format

If you require access to our resources in a different format, please contact us:

We strive to provide accommodations upon request in a reasonable timeframe.

Contact us

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
Room 408-727 McDermot Ave.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada

204-789-3819