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length of stay  

Definition

  • Length of stay (LOS) is also known as the average length of stay (ALOS) or the arithmetic mean of length of stay (AMLOS). It is the average number of days patients stay in the hospital for a specific DRG (diagnosis-related group). [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Length of Stay (LOS)]

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