Term: Discharge Screens

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

An InterQual criteria that prevents the patient from being discharged from an acute care setting before they are clinically stable.

Related terms 

• Alternate Level of Care (ALC)
• Intensity Of Service
• InterQual Criteria
• Severity of Illness

References 

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