Caseload
Caseload
Caseload (/ˈkeɪsˌloʊd/), derived from the words "case" and "load", is a term used in various fields, particularly in the healthcare and social services sectors. It refers to the number of cases or clients managed by a professional or agency at a given time.
Etymology
The term "caseload" is a compound word, combining "case", from the Latin casus meaning "event" or "occurrence", and "load", from the Old English lād meaning "way" or "course". In this context, it refers to the "course" or "way" of managing multiple "events" or "occurrences" (i.e., cases).
Usage
In the healthcare sector, caseload is often used to refer to the number of patients under the care of a specific healthcare provider or team. For example, a nurse or doctor may have a caseload of patients they are responsible for. Similarly, in social services, a social worker or counselor may have a caseload of clients they are working with.
Caseload can also refer to the workload or volume of work associated with these cases. For example, a high caseload can indicate a high workload, which may impact the quality of care or services provided.
Related Terms
- Workload: The amount of work assigned to or expected from a worker in a specified time period.
- Patient load: The number of patients assigned to a healthcare provider.
- Case management: The coordination of services on behalf of an individual or family.
- Healthcare provider: A person or organization that provides health services to individuals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caseload
- Wikipedia's article - Caseload
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