Term: Downsizing

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Relates to cutbacks in hospital funding and bed closures within acute care hospitals.

References 

• Roos NP, Shapiro E. Using the information system to assess change: The impact of downsizing the acute sector. Med Care 1995;33(12 Suppl):D5109-D5126.(View)