Wiki Observation status

[michele1me@yahoo.com]

How long can a patient be considered "observation status"? I've been told 48 hours, but does anyone have any different information?

 

[JTheune]

I think it has something to do with the Two-Midnight rule. Observation can be no longer than two midnights, but you could also be considered an Inpatient for a shorter period (1 day).