Hopefully your dining room is a calm and inviting place for residents to eat and socialise. It should also be safe, clean and a healthy place to visit.
You need to make sure that good housekeeping standards are kept up and the space is practical for the residents.
- Are safety and accessibility top priorities for the facility?
- Is the dining rooms and amenities well-spaced to keep walking distances short?
- What precautionary steps are in place for emergencies?
- Are there smoke detectors, how many, are they all working?
- How often do they have the fire extinguishers checked and if they know where they are located?
- Are safety procedures adequate? Are stairways and exits clearly marked?
- Is it easy to move from one place to another?
- Are halls and toilets wide enough for wheelchairs?
- Are there any floor hazards like being too slippery or having a thick carpet?
- Is there an emphasis on allowing residents to be as independent as they can be?
Ensure any spills are cleaned up immediately and no tripping hazards are left.
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