Term: Personal Care Home (PCH) Resident Rates

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-10-04

Definition:

The number of people in an area residing in a PCH for a defined period of time divided by the total number of people 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 

• Personal Care Home (PCH)
• Personal Care Home (PCH) Residents
• 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)