Length of Stay
Total time a patient remains under care.
Definition
Total time a patient remains under care.
Why it matters
Length of Stay is part of the Operations vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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