Work out patient acuity score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Sums dependency, intervention and monitoring points into an acuity score and maps it to the standard critical care dependency levels with indicative nursing hours.
Acuity to dependency
Total = ADL + intervention + monitoring points; levels 0 to 3 correspond to standard ward, enhanced ward, high dependency and critical care
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
The level 0 to 3 framework is widely used, though the points that map onto it are set locally.
Nursing hours per patient day is the currency used to convert acuity into a staffing establishment.