Term: High-Volume Periods

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The weeks during which the average daily number of inpatients rose above the mean plus one standard deviation for at least two consecutive weeks.

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)
• Menec VH, Roos NP, MacWilliam L. Seasonal patterns of hospital use in Winnipeg: implications for managing winter bed crises. Healthc Manage Forum 2002;Suppl(4 Suppl):58-64. [Abstract] (View)