Definition
Sum of the length of leave (date returned from leave minus date went on leave) for all periods within the hospital stay.
Components
Data Element
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Data Element Concept (this item)Episode of admitted patient care—number of leave days
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Object ClassEpisode of admitted patient care
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PropertyNumber of leave days
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Conceptual DomainNone
Comments
Context:
Recording of leave days allows for exclusion of these from the calculation of patient days. This is important for analysis of costs per patient and for planning. The maximum limit allowed for leave affects admission and separation rates, particularly for long-stay patients who may have several leave periods.
Recording of leave days allows for exclusion of these from the calculation of patient days. This is important for analysis of costs per patient and for planning. The maximum limit allowed for leave affects admission and separation rates, particularly for long-stay patients who may have several leave periods.
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