Status of observance of structural standards in rehabilitation centers and nursing homes

نویسندگان

1 PHD in General Psychology, Director General of Welfare Organization of Isfahan Province

2 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 PHD in Nursing, Assistant Professor, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

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چکیده

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine the status of observance of structuralstandards in rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional descriptive study was carried out on 12 centersof the nursing homes of Isfahan city during 2016–2017. The tool was a check. To complete thechecklist, the direct observation of the environment and the review of existing documents were used.Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and frequency distribution.RESULTS:  The findings of this study shows that of 11 standards ofworkforce standards regardingto health expert presence, nurse presence, therapist and extracurricular instructor presence, havebeen observed innone of the centers, and the presence of social worker/psychologist in 50% of thecenters. Of the 21 standards relating to the physical environment, eight standards have not been metin any of the centers. Of the 25 standards relating to the general conditions of building, 4 standardshave not been met in any of the centers. Of the 10 standard relating to the equipment and supplieswhich are needed, 3 were not observed in any of the centers. Of the 10 standards relating to therequired services, except one, standards have been met in all centers. Of the 10 standards relatingto the general provisions, 7 are met in all centers of both types.CONCLUSION: According to the findings, a significant percentage of standards have not been metin any of the aging centers or just met in some of these centers. It is hoped that the results of thisstudy will enable authorities to promote standardization of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

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