Term: Ethno-Cultural Personal Care Home (PCH)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-10

Definition:

Although not a formal designation, this describes a PCH where the majority of persons living there profess a particular religious faith, or prefer to speak a language other than English.

Related terms 

• Personal Care Home (PCH)
• Personal Care Home (PCH) Types
• POPULIS
• Utilization of Personal Care Home (PCH) Resources

References 

• De Coster C, Roos NP, Bogdanovic B. Utilization of Personal Care Home Resources. Volume I: Key Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1993. [Report] (View)
• Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)