新增适老化改造服务、科技助老等指标——新版养老服务指南回应民生关切

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly issued the revised "Guidelines for the Construction of the Elderly Care Service Standard System (2025 Edition)", aiming to enhance the quality of elderly care services and establish a standard system that aligns with China's national conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Standardization and Quality Improvement - The revised guidelines optimize the standard system framework, clarifying standard targets and improving structural organization to adapt to new developments in elderly care services [2][3]. - New secondary and tertiary indicators have been added, particularly in service provision, to address various service scenarios such as home, community, and institutional care, thereby laying a foundation for systematic and standardized development of elderly care services [2][3]. Group 2: Addressing Current Challenges - Despite the large number of elderly care institutions and facilities, there are still deficiencies in service quality and risk management, necessitating the clarification of service content and quality requirements through standardization [3]. - The revision aims to tackle issues such as unbalanced standard supply structure, weak guidance of standards, and inadequate implementation of key standards, ensuring that standardization keeps pace with the evolving needs of elderly care services [3]. Group 3: Supporting Elderly Needs - The guidelines emphasize the importance of a comprehensive standard system to meet the diverse needs of the elderly in areas such as life care, health management, social security, and cultural enrichment [4]. - As of October this year, China has issued 262 national standards related to elderly care and accessibility, establishing a standard system that supports the construction of an elderly-friendly society [4]. Group 4: Future Directions - The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to enhance collaboration with relevant departments to accelerate the development of essential elderly care service standards, particularly in home and community care, quality safety, and smart elderly care [5]. - The implementation of the guidelines is seen as an opportunity to promote the effective application of important standards, supporting the establishment of a unified national elderly care service standard and evaluation system [5].