Term: High-pressure Level

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The level at which the hospital system is strained to the limit: enough beds aren't available and backups occur. Statistically defined as the mean + two standard deviations. Any Inpatient Census figures above this level are highly unusual and cause for concern.

Related terms 

• Actual Bed Supply
• Bed Supply / Bed Map
• Census Range
• High-pressure Period
• Hospital Beds
• Seasonal Hospital Overcrowding

References 

• Menec V, Roos NP, Nowicki D, MacWilliam L, Finlayson G, Black C. Seasonal Patterns of Winnipeg Hospital Use. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Center for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1999. [Report] [Summary] (View)