Term: Use Relative-to-Need Ratio

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A population-based measure of whether area residents' use of hospitals (actual hospitalizations per 1000 population) is in accordance with their expected need (estimated hospitalizations per 100 population).

Related terms 

• Capture Rate
• Discharge Efficiency
• Intensity of Cases Treated
• Need For Hospital Care
• Occupancy Rate

References 

• Martens PJ, Stewart DK, Mitchell L, Black C. Assessing the performance of rural hospitals. Healthc Manage Forum 2002;Suppl(4 Suppl):27-34. [Abstract] (View)
• Stewart D, Black C, Martens PJ, Peterson S, Friesen D. Assessing the Performance of Rural and Northern Hospitals in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2000. [Report] [Summary] (View)