PD CEN/TS 17500:2021 - Page 2

Quality of care and support for older persons. | Status: Current, Under review

1 Scope This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the provision of health and social care services for older persons provided by healthcare and social care personnel, irrespective of whether the service is provided in the persons own home or in a care home. Service provision is based on the individual needs and preferences of the older person to assist self-determination, participation and a safe and secure old age. This document applies to all providers of care and support to older persons irrespective of size, structure, legal set up, or funding model (i.e. public or private). This document does not cover standardization of clinical guidelines and/or medical devices.