Paediatric Surgery
Wait Time Targets for Paediatric Surgery
| Priority Classification | Time for Surgery |
|---|---|
| Priority I | Within 24 hours |
| Priority IIa | Within 1 week |
| Priority IIb | Within 3 weeks |
| Priority III | Within 6 weeks |
| Priority IV | Within 3 months |
| Priority V | Within 6 months |
| Priority VI | Within 12 months |
For more information on procedures included in the priority classifications, please refer to the Paediatric Canadian Access Targets for Surgery (P-CATS) List
Note: P-CATS benchmarks are diagnosis-based, unlike many adult wait time benchmarks, which are procedure-based.
Related Items
Paediatric Canadian Access Targets for Surgery Report (P-CATS)