Term: Assessment for Personal Care Home (PCH) Placement

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

An assessment of clinical status, and nursing and social requirements, which are coordinated, whenever possible, by the same individuals who performed the assessment for Home Care. Individuals placed on a 'waiting' list may also have an initial assessment of their condition.

Related terms 

• Assessment Panels
• Continuing Care
• Level of Care (LOC) - In Personal Care Homes (PCH)
• Panelled
• Panelled Days
• Panelling
• Personal Care Home (PCH)
• Service Codes

References 

• Roos NP, Stranc L, Peterson S, Mitchell L, Bogdanovic B, Shapiro E. A Look at Home Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)