Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Hospital Assignment
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2006-07-20
Definition:
Allocating patients to the hospital where the service was provided, regardless of where the patient lived. For example, if a resident of Brandon RHA travels to Health Sciences Centre for a procedure, that procedure contributes to the rate for Health Science Centre patients.
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)
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