This indicator measures the time interval between the earlier of Triage Date/Time or Registration Date/Time and the Disposition Date/Time (as determined by the main service provider).
The 90th or 50th percentile of this indicator represents the maximum length of time that 90% or 50% of patients spend in the ED until a visit disposition decision is made.
A small number is desirable for this indicator.
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon
Reporting level
National, Province/Territory, Region, Facility, Corporation
Calculation
The indicator is measured in hours, usually using the 90th percentile and/or 50th percentile, which represents the maximum length of time that 90% and/or 50% of patients stay in the emergency department (ED) until a visit disposition decision is made.
Unit of analysis: Single ED visit
Denominator
Not applicable
Numerator
All emergency visits
Comments
Not applicable