Interpretation of the setting standards for elderly hospice care wards(WS/T844—2024)
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.06.012
- VernacularTitle:老年安宁疗护病区设置标准(WS/T844—2024)解读
- Author:
Bei LAI
1
;
Chang LI
;
Shangxin LIU
;
Jianye WANG
Author Information
1. 北京医院保健医疗部 国家老年医学中心 中国医学科学院老年医学研究院，北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hospice care;
End-of-life;
Industry standard
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(6):745-750
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In the context of accelerated population aging, the demand for geriatric hospice care services is increasing significantly.The standard "Setting Standards for Elderly Hospice Care Wards(WS/T 844—2024)" issued by the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China in July 2024 is of considerable importance.This standard outlines the configuration requirements for elderly hospice care wards regarding wards, personnel, beds, equipment, and quality management.It applies to medical institutions at all levels as well as integrated medical and elderly care institutions.Its implementation not only provides practical quantitative indicators for the construction of elderly hospice care wards, effectively standardizes clinical practices, and addresses the urgent needs of elderly end-stage patients for hospice care services, but also helps ensure the dignity and comfort of the elderly in the final stages of life.Furthermore, it enhances the overall quality of hospice care services and plays a positive role in promoting the Healthy China Initiative.
