Standard Patient Condition Reports
University Community Health uses the following standard definitions to describe patient conditions. The use of these standard terms in responding to media inquiries of a specific patient’s condition will comply with HIPAA requirements, so long as additional information is not included.

Undetermined - Patient is involved in a procedure and/or awaiting assessment.
Good - Vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. The outlook for recovery is good or excellent.
Fair - Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is usually conscious, but may be uncomfortable or have minor complications. Favorable outlook.
Serious - Vital signs may be unstable or not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill with questionable outlook.
Critical - Vital signs are unstable or not within normal limits. There may be major complications. Patient may be unconscious and death may be imminent.

NOTE: Although often used, the terms "Stable" and "Guarded" do not have universally accepted definitions and, therefore, are not used by University Community Health.

University Community Health may also indicate that a patient has been treated and released, or treated and transferred.

To obtain a patient condition report, contact Will Darnall, Public Relations Coordinator, at (813) 615-7395. After hours, call our main switchboard at (813) 971-6000, and they will alert the On-Call PR Staff Memeber.