Personal Recovery Room

Preparing the ideal room during recovery from a illness or surgery will make for a more comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, in promoting healing. Where does one start?

Modeling the methods that medical facilities use to promote comfort is the perfect jumpstart to recreating the same environment.  Learning the various areas that are all addressed to provide comfort and safety will be invaluable nuggets of knowledge for you and your family.

The following lists the most common areas that are addressed by medical facilities and can be printed off and posted for easy reference.

Temperature/Ventilation

Window(s) that are easily opened. Provides natural light, air flow, removes odors. Infants, Elderly and ill person(s) are sensitive to drafts.

Set a chair near the direction the window can be opened.

Privacy

Blinds and/or drapes on the window. Door, portable screen.

Controls glare of outside light and privacy. Place chair within reach.

Noise

Some people may get distressed. Use drapes, acoustical tiles or carpeting.

Use of plastic items helps cut down noise and use soft tone voices.

Lighting

Glaring, dim and dull lighting can be a cause of falls, headaches and eyestrain.

Ensure lighting levels are adjustable for low, medium and high settings. Place within easy reach.

Furniture

Provided for comfort, rest, hygiene and activities.

Bed, chairs, side table, extra lamp, small table.

Personal Care

Equipment is provided for personal hygiene. Wash basin, water jug and glass, toothbrush and paste, brush, combs, deodorants, lotion.

Support and encourage personal grooming to maintain self esteem and prevent risk of infection.

Communication

Communication is key to provide sense of safety and connection with others.

Telephone, intercom system, wireless doorbell, mobile phone. Laptop computer.

Bathroom

Necessary for personal hygiene and bathroom needs.

Ensure the designated recovery room is close to the bathroom.

Storage space

Storage for personal clothing, hygiene and grooming items and extra bed linens and blankets.

Use side tables, extra dresser, closet.

Entertainment

Providing a television and radio to prevent boredom and encourage rest. Chairs for visitors.

Remote television, portable DVD player, movies, ear phones, radio. Ensure nearby electrical outlet and assess for prevention of electrical shock risk.

Meals

Note any necessary diet restrictions or contraindications to medications.

Provide nutritious meals that will promote healing.

The idea of having to be dependent upon another can be quite distressing to people and matter of pride. This attitude can cause unnecessary stress upon not just themselves but the relationship with their supportive care provider. Allowing a person, to discover for themselves their ability to the lengths of self-care, will reveal the areas where assistance will be necessary in their care management.

A bedroom design at home with all the available comforts and needs addressed will encourage faster healing, a happy camper and a enjoyable short or longterm care providing experience. An opportunity to care for another dependent upon you may realize a home healthcare aide career and savings on health insurance premiums. Read related –> here and there.

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