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Term: High-pressure Period

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The weeks during which the number of inpatients exceed the number of available beds.

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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)


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