[Public health codes in nursing homes for the aged].
In nursing homes for the aged and hospitals the hygienic requirements should be formally identical. There are considerable differences in actual practice. The reasons for these differences are analysed below. Concrete ways of solution can be based on a variety of different reasons, which make it probable that sensible improvements of hygienic conditions in long-term nursing and nursing for the aged can be attained. Of special significance are the medical officers inspections and official education means to create representatives in hygienic nursing care for the aged.
Abteilung Krankenhaus- und Umwelthygiene, Klinikum Darmstadt.
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D000368:Aged; D005858:Germany; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*