When designing a care environment, people – in this case residents in long-term care settings and patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the test of time.

The Clip toilet sling - padded legs is a special-purpose design intended for toileting, dressing and undressing patients/residents.

Planning an elderly care facility is about planning for the future, and it will determine both the efficiency and quality of care and the quality of work for the caregivers.

In elderly care facilities, different people with different preferences, backgrounds and abilities live together and are taken care of. It is their home – often their last home.

Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.

Guide for Arjo Guide for Architects and Planners Space to move safely. When designing a healthcare facility, this critical need is often overlooked, resulting in a whole range of problems. From difficulties navigating beds and congested corridors to poor working environments and even patient injuries.