Method of utilization review that takes place on-site when a patient is confined to a hospital.

an examination of admissions to a psychiatric healthcare facility undertaken while such care is being rendered. It consists of certifying the patients need for admittance and examination of the need f [..]

Monitoring, under the direction of a medical professional (usually a nurse), of the medical treatment and progress toward recovery once a patient is admitted to a hospital. Its purpose is to assure timely delivery of services and to confirm the necessity of continued inpatient care. This is a component of utilization management.

Review of the medical necessity of Hospital or other Health Facility admissions, upon or within a short Time following an admission, and periodic Review of services provided during the course of treat [..]

This is the usage review conducted by an insurance company during a patient’s hospital stay or treatment.

Review of the medical necessity of hospital or other health facility admissions, upon or within a short time following an admission, and periodic review of services provided during the course of treat [..]

Review of a procedure or hospital admission done by a health care professional other than the one providing the care, during the same time frame that the care is provided. Usually conducted during a hospital confinement to determine the appropriateness of hospital confinement and the medical necessity for continued stay.