5 Essential Standards for "Senior Living Facilities" That Operators Must Prioritize

1. Premises and Building Standards

• Safe and free from health hazards

• Convenient access to communities and healthcare facilities

2. Residential Room Standards

• Room floors must be level throughout

• Sliding doors must be at least 90 cm wide

• Rooms must have an area of at least 15 sq.m.

3. Hygiene and Environmental Standards

• Clean water that meets quality standards

• A wastewater management system that does not cause pollution

• Hygienic waste collection and disposal

4. Service Provider Standards

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must complete at least 420 hours of certified elderly-care training

5. Management Standards

• Maintain a resident register and personal information records

• Provide skills training and an emergency patient referral system

• Proper disposal of infectious waste

• Proper use of household medicines for basic care

Essential standards for elderly-care service businesses—such as nursing homes, elderly care centers, and geriatric hospitals. Every facility must comply with the Health Establishment Act.

Under the Ministry of Public Health announcement, every new operator must obtain a license before opening. All service providers and employees responsible for elderly care must complete an accredited training program. Operators must also prioritize these five core standards, with the ‘safety’ of service users as the most important principle.

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