Primary Caregiver (PCG)
The primary caregiver (PCG) is the person chiefly responsible for supporting the patient at home; the caregiver may be a family member, friend, or paid individual depending on the care arrangement.
Definition
The primary caregiver (PCG) is the person chiefly responsible for supporting the patient at home; the caregiver may be a family member, friend, or paid individual depending on the care arrangement.
Why it matters
Primary Caregiver (PCG) is part of the Patient Care vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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