【养老之道】 “免陪照护服务”为老龄化社会输入温暖动能

Core Viewpoint - The National Health Commission, along with other agencies, has launched a pilot program for "unaccompanied care services" in hospitals, aimed at addressing the needs of elderly patients in the context of an aging population in China [1][2]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - The pilot program will run from June 2025 to June 2027 in key provinces and cities with significant aging populations, focusing on tertiary hospitals with a high proportion of elderly inpatients [1]. - Unaccompanied care services will be provided by nurses or hired medical caregivers based on the patient's condition and self-care ability, with the consent of the patient or their family [1][2]. Group 2: Benefits and Impact - The initiative aims to alleviate the burden on family members who often lack the time or skills to provide adequate care, thus enhancing the quality of care for elderly patients [2][3]. - The program is expected to create a more supportive environment for elderly patients, allowing their family members to focus on work and other responsibilities, thereby contributing positively to social development [3]. Group 3: Training and Standards - The program includes the establishment of training and supervision standards for medical caregivers, ensuring that they meet specific service capabilities such as hygiene, diet, sleep, excretion, and mobility care [2]. - Existing documents like the "Medical Caregiver Training Outline" and "National Occupational Standards for Medical Caregivers" will support the professionalization and standardization of care services [2]. Group 4: Pricing and Regulation - The National Medical Insurance Administration has introduced a pricing project for unaccompanied care services, with government-guided pricing to ensure affordability and accessibility [3]. - Local price limits have been established, such as Guangdong's maximum price of 140 yuan per day for "one-to-three" service, with other regions encouraged to set similar standards [3].