Term: Length of Waiting Time (LWT) After Assessment

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The difference between the admission date to a PCH and the date the person was paneled for acceptance to a PCH. An average LWT is reported using the median (midpoint).

Related terms 

• Panelled
• Personal Care Home (PCH)

References 

• Brownell M, Roos NP. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The Update Report 1993/1994. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos NP, Shapiro E. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The First Report. 1990-1992 . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)