"Are there any tips for configuring facilities and equipment in nursing homes that are both cost-effective and practical?

There are. Specific methods are as follows:

1. According to the size of the nursing home (number of beds) to develop different configuration standards

Based on the experience gained by a number of organizations research, 10 beds for the smallest care unit, it is recommended that the number of various facilities and equipment configured within each care unit. Such as: the provisions of each 10-bed nursing unit at least 10 nursing beds, 10 bedside tables, 10 lockers, 12 emergency caller, 2 bath chairs, 1 TV, 0.5 scale, 0.2 oxygen machine, and so on. Pension institutions can refer to this standard, according to the size of the facilities and equipment configuration, and combined with their own actual situation to make appropriate adjustments.

2. According to the functional division of the elderly institutions (self-care area, care area, dementia area) to develop different facilities and equipment configuration standards

In order to meet the different physical functions of the elderly care needs, to achieve a reasonable allocation of resources in accordance with the physical function of the elderly can be divided into self-care elderly, semi-self-care elderly and the disabled elderly, which includes a portion of the dementia of the elderly.

The self-care elderly generally do not need too much care, only to ensure their normal living conditions and health and safety, this part of the elderly can be independently arranged in the self-care area.

Semi-self-care elderly and disabled elderly need specialized caregivers to take care of and monitor them, and they need to rely on some aids to assist them in their daily lives. These two categories of elderly can be concentrated in the residential area known as the care area to facilitate care.

The demented elderly have their own unique care needs, and with reference to international experience, this group of elderly can be divided into a separate dementia zone.

Through the above zoning management, the reasonable and effective configuration and utilization of facilities and equipment in each area can be realized.

3. Setting different configuration standards according to the level of the institution

In addition to the basic facilities and equipment stipulated to meet the needs of the elderly in their daily life activities, other facilities and equipment can be selected and configured according to the operation of the institution and the specific situation of the elderly. According to the above principles, in order to nursing institutions life care facilities and equipment, for example, it is recommended that the configuration is as follows: "Nursing home there is no both money-saving and practical facilities and equipment configuration skills?" "Yes" "Nursing homes have both money-saving and practical facilities and equipment configuration skills?" "Yes"

4. Preparation of the "Configuration Catalog of Facilities and Equipment for Nursing Institutions"

Compilation of various types of facilities and equipment according to the function of the classification, providing detailed information such as the name of each type of facilities and equipment, pictures, functions, applicable sites and applicable population, etc., to provide guidance on the selection of facilities and equipment products for the nursing home institutions. The categories of facilities and equipment are mainly divided into six categories: mobile transportation, furniture for the elderly, sanitation and bathing, rehabilitation equipment, medical care, and management systems.

(1) Mobility and transportation: stretcher trucks, lifts, bath transfer tools, walkers, wheelchairs and accessories.

(2) Elderly-friendly furniture: beds, bed peripherals, furniture, signs and handrails, and living aids.

(3) Hygiene and bathing: bathing, toileting, washbasin, handrails, bathroom accessories, personal hygiene.

(4) Rehabilitation equipment: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and cognitive therapy, rehabilitation aids.

(5) Medical care: diagnosis and first aid, daily care, leisure and entertainment.

(6) Management system category: security and monitoring, wireless emergency call, information management system.