FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 31 : Design Criteria for Nursing Homes

Other Issues

An emphasis on acoustic and visual privacy, location and layout of workstations that handle medical records and other patient information, paper and electronic, as well as patient accommodations also need attention.

There is also a growing recognition of the need for dementia day care. This can often be effectively provided within or adjoining an inpatient nursing facility.

There is a need for better non-medical residential facilities for the frail but independent elderly.

Managed care programs for the aged are being developed to prevent, or at least postpone, institutionalization.

Like other buildings, nursing homes must follow the local and/or state general building codes.