Patient acuity refers to the level of severity of a patient's condition, which determines the intensity and frequency of care they require. It is a critical factor in healthcare resource allocation, staffing decisions, and ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

Patient Acuity

Level of severity

Patient's condition

Intensity of care

Frequency of care

Critical Factor

Healthcare resource allocation involves the strategic distribution of limited medical resources, such as funding, personnel, and equipment, to optimize health outcomes across populations. It requires balancing ethical considerations, cost-effectiveness, and equity to ensure that healthcare services are accessible and effective for all segments of society.

Healthcare Resource Allocation

Staffing decisions

Patient safety is a fundamental principle of healthcare that aims to prevent harm to patients during the provision of health services. It involves the establishment of systems and processes to minimize errors and adverse events, ensuring high-quality and reliable care.

Patient Safety

Quality of care refers to the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge. It encompasses various dimensions including safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity.

Concepts

Relevant Degrees

Your Lessons