Definitions of key terms and criteria for implementation of the Pediatric Wait Time Strategy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Access target | Acceptable timeframe waiting for consultation and surgery |
| Wait 1 (W1) | Time period between referral from primary care provider to consultation with specialist/surgeon |
| Wait 2 (W2) | Time period between decision by surgeon and family for surgery and receipt of surgical procedure |
| Pediatric patient | Age is from birth to patient’s eighteenth birthday, excluding healthy newborns and obstetric surgery |
| Surgical subspecialty | Areas or disciplines within pediatric surgery |