Term: Care Level

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A level of functional status indicating the type of care required for a Home Care client. This is usually determined at time of initial assessment and then reassessed at regular intervals during care provision.

Related terms 

• Home Care Program

References 

• Menec V, MacWilliam L, Soodeen R, Mitchell L. The Health and Health Care Use of Manitoba's Seniors: Have They Changed Over Time? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (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)