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 

• Hospital Costing in the 1990's

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)