Key points of nursing home planning and design

The planning and design of nursing homes need to consider several points to meet the living, living and health needs of the elderly. Here are some key points:

1. Facilities layout: Reasonable facilities layout can improve the quality of life and convenience of the elderly. Considering the activity ability and daily needs of the elderly, we should reasonably divide different functional areas, such as living area, dining area, medical area and entertainment area. When planning, the corridor length should be reduced as much as possible to facilitate the activities of the elderly.

2. Safety design: The safety of the elderly is an important issue in the design of nursing homes. Nursing homes should be equipped with barrier-free access to avoid or reduce the use of stairs, and at the same time, anti-skid measures should be added to provide handrails and other auxiliary facilities. Adequate lighting should be ensured in all areas to reduce the risk of falls and accidents.

3. Greening environment: The greening environment of nursing homes has a positive impact on the physical and mental health of the elderly. We should increase the green area, choose suitable flowers and trees for beautification, and reasonably set up courtyards, gardens and other leisure places. Greening design should pay attention to the choice of plants to avoid toxic or allergic plants.

4. Public * * * activity space: provide enough public * * * activity places to encourage the elderly to engage in social and recreational activities. Indoor and outdoor activity areas can be set up, such as gym, multi-function hall and gardening area. The design of public areas should consider the mobility and convenience of the elderly, such as using barrier-free facilities and furniture of appropriate height.

5. Medical care equipment: Nursing homes need to provide necessary medical care equipment and services to meet the health needs of the elderly. This includes setting up reasonable outpatient clinics, nursing stations and health consultation areas. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the convenience and safety of medical facilities, such as flashlights, first aid equipment, fire prevention equipment, etc.

6. Friendly design for the elderly: The planning and design of nursing homes should take into account the special needs and preferences of the elderly. For example, provide convenient furniture and equipment for the elderly, and provide mattresses and chairs that meet the physical characteristics of the elderly. In interior design, we should pay attention to the smoothness of contact surface to prevent the use of sharp objects and reduce the occurrence of accidental injuries.

7. Management and service facilities: various management and service facilities, such as restaurants, laundry rooms, offices, etc. It should also be considered in the planning and design of nursing homes. These facilities need to meet the work needs of management and service personnel and provide convenient and comfortable services for the elderly.

The above are some key points in the planning and design of nursing homes. The specific design needs detailed planning according to the scale, function, budget and other specific requirements of the nursing home. It is suggested to consult professional architects and nursing home planning and design team in the planning process to ensure the scientific and practical design.