Term: Block Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The combined scheduling of direct service resources where a number of Home Care clients are situated in close physical proximity (e.g. elderly persons housing unit, senior housing complexes).

Related terms 

• Home Care
• Home Care Program

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)