jointhospitaluse
nounUK /dʒɔɪnt ˈhɒspɪtəl juːs/
US /dʒɔɪnt ˈhɑːspɪtəl juːs/
A joint hospital use is when two groups share the same hospital.
The two towns agreed on a joint hospital use so everyone could get care nearby.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A legal arrangement where two healthcare providers share one hospital building.
The joint hospital use agreement let both clinics treat patients in the same building.
3. The shared operation of hospital services by two or more organizations.
Joint hospital use reduced costs for both districts.
4. A policy allowing patients from two areas to use one hospital.
Under joint hospital use, residents of both counties could be admitted.