title: A practical approach to understanding risk of institutionalization in two Canadian cities: the Regina Risk Indicator Tool.
abstract: Appropriate utilization of long-term care resources is critical to sustainability. This article reports on the evaluation of the Regina Risk Indicator Tool conducted by the Calgary Health Region in 2000, including an overview of the tool evaluation and a summary of RRIT development within the Regina Health District. The RRIT has provided value to Calgary and Regina in matching client needs with appropriate community and facility-based services.
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gillis
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Neville
authors.forename: Glenda
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D000416:Alberta; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009313:National Health Programs; D015588:Observer Variation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012525:Saskatchewan; D014505:Urban Population