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Term: Length of Stay Categories
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
There are 8 categories for grouping LOS: (1) 1-8 days, (2) 9-14 days, (3) 15-22 days, (4) 23-59 days, (5) 60-89 days, (6) 90-179 days, (7) 180-365 days, and (8) 365 days or more.
Related terms
- Average Length of Stay (ALOS)
- Indicators of Differential Utilization
- Length of Stay (LOS)
- POPULIS
- Short Stay (Care)
- Utilization of Hospital Resources
References
- Black C, Roos NP, Burchill CA. Utilization of Hospital Resources. Volume II: Methods and Tables. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1993. [Report] (View)
- Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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