Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, combined with a range of other home services, such as personal care services, homemaker and companion services, physical therapy, medical social services, counselling, occupational and vocational therapy, dietary and nutritional services, speech therapy, audiology, medical equipment and supplies, medications and intravenous therapy.

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  Only establishments that provide nursing services in combination with the other services listed are included.

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  home health care product renting or leasing (see 532290 Other consumer goods rental),
  non-medical home care (see 624120 Services for the elderly and persons with disabilities),
  in-home health services provided by health practitioners primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession (classified with the profession).