Term: Personal Care Home (PCH) Use Rates

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-10-04

Definition:

The number of PCH days of care provided to people in an area divided by the total population in that area. In this study, this was calculated for each RHA, separately for males and females and three age groups (65-74, 75-84, 85+).

Related terms 

• Current PCH Use Rates - of PCH Bed Equivalents
• Personal Care Home (PCH) Use
• Regional Health Authority (RHA)

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)