The lower the CMI, the lower the overall resource consumption of the facility; the higher the CMI, the higher the overall resource consumption of the facility.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Case Mix Index (CMI) measures the average severity and complexity of cases treated at a facility. A lower CMI indicates less complex cases, typically requiring fewer resources, while a higher CMI suggests more complex cases that demand more extensive resources.

The Lower the CMI, the Lower the Overall Resource Consumption