intake phase

[/ˈɪnteɪk feɪz/]
nounpl: intake phases
fase de admissão
1. The initial stage of a process, program, or treatment where information is gathered and a person is formally enrolled or assessed
During the intake phase, the clinic collects medical history and conducts preliminary examinations.
Durante a fase de admissão, a clínica coleta histórico médico e realiza exames preliminares.
2. In healthcare or social services, the period when a client or patient is registered and evaluated for services
The intake phase typically includes completing forms and meeting with an intake coordinator.
A fase de admissão normalmente inclui preenchimento de formulários e reunião com um coordenador de admissão.
3. In recruitment or enrollment, the initial recruitment period when applications are accepted and candidates are screened
The university's intake phase for fall admissions begins in January.
A fase de admissão da universidade para inscrições de outono começa em janeiro.
In Brazil, 'fase de admissão' is widely used in healthcare, education, and social services. The intake phase is crucial in Brazilian public health systems (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde) where initial patient registration and assessment directly affect service delivery. In the USA, this term is standard across medical, educational, and HR contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial phaseassessment phaseenrollment phaseadmission phaseonboarding phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
discharge phaseexit phasecompletion phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fase de admissão
Most common term used in healthcare and administrative contexts
General Brazilian
fase de acolhimento
Alternative used in social services and mental health contexts
General Brazilian
fase de triagem
Used when emphasizing the assessment/screening component
Portugal
fase de admissão
Standard term, also used in European Portuguese with same meaning

Related Words

intake formintake assessmentintake interviewadmissionenrollmentregistrationscreening

Related Idioms & Phrases

first impressions matter in the intake phase
streamline the intake phase
complete the intake phase successfully
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