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Term: Trim Point
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
The point after which a length of stay (LOS) is determined to be abnormally long, and any additional days are classified as outlier days.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Atypical Patient
- Atypical Stay
- Average Length of Stay (ALOS)
- Case Weight Development
- Hospital Marginal Costs Per Diem
- Length of Stay (LOS)
- Marginal Cost
- Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (RDRG®)
References
- Lloyd M, Shanahan M, Brownell M, Roos NP. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92: Methodological Appendix. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1995. [Report] [Summary] (View)
- Shanahan M, Lloyd M, Roos NP, Brownell M. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
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