Term: Observation

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

One of 13 alternate levels of care (ALC) comprising short stay encounters for patients who require close nursing observation or medical management.

Related terms 

• Alternate Level of Care (ALC)
• Observation Units

References 

• Bruce S, Black C, Burchill C, De Haney S. Profile of Medical Patients who were Assessed as Requiring Observation-Level Services at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals in 1998/99. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)