Because this is a unidimensional scaling method, it is assumed that the concept you want to measure is one-dimensional in nature. You might operationalize the definition as an instruction to the people who are going to create or generate the initial set of candidate items for your scale. Generating the Items.
Additional requirements for Level 1 designation: Level 1 Trauma Centers provide the highest level of trauma care to critically ill or injured patients. Seriously injured patients have an increased survival rate of 25% in comparison to those not treated at a Level 1 center.
Additional points were awarded for Magnet status in nursing or designation as a Level I trauma center â both of which apply to UC Irvine Medical Center. The rankings are available on the U.S. News âBest Hospitals website and will appear in the U.S. News âBest Hospitals 2015â guidebook, available in August.