Term: Personal Care Home (PCH) Bed Equivalent

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-10-04

Definition:

All care provided to older adults (65+) that is currently being provided via PCHs; in this study current is the period at and immediately prior to 2008/09. This care may be provided by alternative sources in the future, but is equivalent to PCH care in 2008/09. Three hundred sixty five days of provided care is considered one PCH bed.

Related terms 

• Current PCH Use Rates - of PCH Bed Equivalents
• Current Rates Projection - of PCH Bed Equivalents
• Personal Care Home (PCH)

References 

• Chateau D, Doupe M, Walld R, Soodeen R, Ouelette C, Rajotte L. Projecting Personal Care Home Bed Equivalent Needs in Manitoba Through 2036. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)