In our community, we take great pride in our high standards of hygiene and care, and we work hard to keep raising them in all of our assisted living properties across the nation. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the elements that affect hygiene in retirement communities and provide ideas for how to make it better in all spaces.
Why Is Proper Hygiene Vital?
It is crucial to preserve a good level of sanitation in retirement communities. Individuals who reside in care facilities are more likely to be elderly or to have immune systems that are weaker, both of which can increase their susceptibility to diseases. Residents, guests, and employees should feel secure knowing that the necessary precautions are taken to guarantee a safe, hygienic, and comfortable living and working environment.
What Makes an Assisted Living Property Good?
While examining the general standard of assisted living properties, the following elements should be taken into account:
- Safety – Residents feel secure in their surroundings. At our community, we place a high priority on safety, therefore this is always the first thing we consider.
- Effectiveness – The quality of life of residents is successfully and favorably impacted by our care, treatment, and support of them
- Caring – All members of the team always treat our seniors with care, compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Responsiveness – Our services are set up and organized to be responsive, meeting the needs of all residents in a reasonable and timely manner.
- Well-led – The entire administration, leadership, and governance of the community is wholly dedicated to providing top-notch care.
Having a clean and hygienic environment can improve all 5 factors, thus we place an emphasis on this in all of our assisted living communities.
In light of this, the following specific criteria might be taken into account to enhance general cleanliness in retirement communities.
Bedding and equipment
Our communities are equipped with a variety of specialized tools to help people receive the finest care possible. We make sure to clean equipment frequently and after every use. Just like clothing, bedding is routinely washed to guarantee maximum comfort and hygiene at all times.
The housekeeping and maintenance crew works diligently to provide a clean and pleasant atmosphere for all of our residents, whether this be in common areas, toilets, dining halls, or anywhere else, Moreover, the catering teams in our community are always trained with cleanliness and food safety in mind.
Hygiene for Team Members & Residents
Since seniors frequently require hands-on care, each member of our community teams keeps a very high standard of personal cleanliness. Our team members are cautious about cleaning their hands throughout the day, avoiding the transmission of any germs. They also dress neatly and formally for work.
Regardless of the size of the staff teams, frequent training on the value of hygiene in communities keeps it at the forefront of their minds.
Conclusion
An environment that is consistently clean contributes to everyone’s health, safety, and enjoyment in assisted living communities. It should therefore be a key factor you look out for when touring a prospective assisted living property. Learn more about the various levels of care we provide today!
