Term: Crisis / Protection

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

One of 13 alternate levels of care (ALC) for patients who require pediatric or adult protection / crisis intervention (e.g. Safe Homes, Half-Way Houses, Foster Homes, Child Abuse Centres, Suicide Treatment Centres).

Related terms 

• Alternate Level of Care (ALC)

References 

• De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)