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Patient Classification System (PCS) directed at patients cared for in medium to long stay centres. The system classifies patients with a similar use of resources (measured in nursing times) into seven large categories, using, as hierarchical criteria, access to rehabilitation time, the level of support required in some Activities of Daily Living and the presence of concomitant activities or diagnoses.

Associated information

• Canadian Institute for Health Information
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services