Term: 30-Day Mortality

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Mortality occurring within 30 days of an index event, usually admission, surgery, or separation from hospital.

Related terms 

• Index Event
• Mortality
• Mortality Rate
• Quality of Care

References 

• Brownell M, Roos NP. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The Update Report 1993/1994. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos LL, Walld RK, Romano PS, Roberecki S. Short-term mortality after repair of hip fracture. Do Manitoba elderly do worse? Med Care 1996;34(4):310-326. [Abstract] (View)