Evaluation of the Residential Program Care Delivery Model

CDM was launched in Fraser Health in July 2010, with plans to implement the model across all residential care beds in the Health Authority. The model consists of three inter-related aspects: staff mix, funding methodology and direct care hours. CDM sets a goal of reaching 3.36 direct care hours per resident per day across Fraser Health by targeting residents, their families and staff in residential care programs in FH-operated facilities. The evaluation project will examine Phase 1 of the implementation of CDM (July 2010 to January 2011) and will include monitoring funding indicators as well as quality of care indicators.