In-patient facilities for older people

Health Building Note 37

Health Facilities Scotland, 2014
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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

Note amended October 2014.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Health buildings/hospitals

Publisher History

Now known as NHS National Services Scotland (NHS Scotland Assure). Health Facilities Scotland was a division of National Services Scotland and provided operational guidance to NHS Scotland bodies on a range of healthcare facilities topics. Formerly known as NHS Scotland Property and Environment Forum (NHSSPEF).

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