As a result of the previously given suggestions, in the social care institution it was created a record book for outgoings and arrivals of residents; persons who lost their mobility fully or partially were accommodated on the first and second floors; medicines, bandages and other medical supplies were well-stored in the related department; night shift work of healthcare professionals strengthened and their work was taken under strict control. Aside this, a night shift of one physician and two technical staff was comprised in the institution. The head nurse of the institution was instructed to keep records for injuries and to separately document them. Furthermore, the medical department was also instructed to classify the diagnosis of residents of the institution, which was taken into consideration. The food was classified and separately stored in the storages. Night shift staff members were provided with a separate room and it was considered to allocate extra budget for installation of the relevant device allowing the residents to contact with persons on duty. The institution administration was given suggestions in relation to improve the living and treatment conditions in comply with the UN Principles for Older Persons and UN Recommendations on Implementation of the International Plan of Action on Ageing and related activities. Under the requirement of the OPCAT, NPG members visited Ganja City Center of Territorial Social Service for Pensioners. During this visit, it was seen that the center was under repair and therefore, the institution was fully empty. The administration of the institution temporarily accommodates the residents of the center in PsychoNeurological Social Service Center No. 1 of Buzovna District of Baku city, Shamakhi City Psycho-Neurological Social Service Center No. 2 and Goygol Psycho-Neurological Social Service Center No. 3. The administration was given necessary suggestion with regard to further improve the living conditions and harmonize them with international standards. NPG members visited Psycho-Neurological Social Service Center No. 3 under the OPCAT. During the visit all establishments were monitored as well as some impediments were found. Thus, the old building of facility was in need of complex repair, bathrooms were not met sanitary and hygienic requirements, medical service was not in satisfactory state and there was no appropriate condition for sport. However, there was a walking area and TVs in each of stories of the institution. 55

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