Term: Alternate Level of Care (ALC) Criteria

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Guidelines developed by HSURC (Health Services Utilization and Research Commission) of Saskatchewan that were adopted and modified to Manitoba conditions, for the development of 13 Alternate Levels of Care (ALC).

Related concepts 

• Conservable Bed Days
• Level of Care (LOC) - In Hospital

Related terms 

• Alternate Level of Care (ALC)
• InterQual Criteria

References 

• De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)