What is BS 8606- Adult residential care – Specification about?
BS 8606 discusses adult residential care. BS 8606 layouts requirements for the provision of care for adults requiring support, personal, nursing, and/or specialist care within a residential setting.
The aim of BS 8606 is to provide a framework for care providers to deliver safe, dignified, and person-centred care for all adults within a residential setting. And enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of health and social well-being.
This in turn will empower residents to live their lives to the full, make the most of their skills and abilities, and achieve their goals.
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BS 8606 does not cover care for adults in their own homes.
Who is BS 8606- Adult residential care – Specification for?