In-patient facilities for older people. 2nd edition 2005 (Welsh version)
Health Building Note 37
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Gives best practice guidance for building or refurbishing dedicated in-patient facilities for older people. These comprise of intermediate care facilities and facilities for people with dementia. Following the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People which requires provision of new intermediate care places to provide rehabilitation and respite for older people and emphasises the need for ward environments which are clean and provide adequate privacy, space and rehabilitation services.
History
Amended March 2013. Supersedes HBN 37 - Hospital accommodation for elderly people (1981).
ISBN
0113227043
Subjects
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Building types
Publisher History
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provide advice to the Welsh Government on strategic issues and support to the NHS on the delivery of their operational plans.
Information
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