Term: Level Of Severity

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A measure of the seriousness of a patient's condition. The level of severity of cases at institutions impact both the hospital's case mix, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency measures used to assess the hospitals.

Related terms 

• Effectiveness
• Level of Comorbidity and Complications
• Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (RDRG®)
• Technical Efficiency

References 

• Black C, Frohlich N. Hospital Funding within the Health Care System: Moving Towards Effectiveness (Report #91-05-02). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991. [Report] (View)