Ministry of Health issues directive: Mini-hospital regulation for residential complexes on the way

The Ministry of Health has made an important decision to reduce the burden on existing hospitals and prepare for potential epidemics, particularly Mpox. From now on, a mandate will be introduced for residential complexes with more than 150 independent units to have a mini-hospital or a health room.

In this context, fully equipped health rooms that will provide 24/7 service will be established in these complexes. Nurses will be stationed in these rooms, providing the opportunity for rapid intervention in unforeseen situations. With the implementation of the project, many advantages will be gained, such as preventing the spread of infectious diseases, providing convenience for the elderly, and reducing traffic congestion.

Last week, officials from the Turkey Urban Facility Management Association visited Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu. During the meeting, an agreement was reached on the project, which envisions the establishment of health rooms in mass housing areas. Minister Memişoğlu approved the project and gave the necessary instructions for its implementation throughout Turkey. As part of the project, one of the common areas of the residential complexes will be allocated to the Ministry of Health, and the ministry will initiate the necessary work in these areas.

PREPARATION IN ADVANCE AGAINST POTENTIAL EPIDEMICS

According to the report by Metin Can from Sabah, this will allow situations that do not require hospital intervention—such as blood pressure measurements, routine injections, injuries, and minimizing the effects of infectious diseases—to be handled in the health rooms within the residential complexes. Furthermore, this practice aims to reduce city traffic and the density in hospitals. The project will also ensure preparedness for situations such as the expected or potential Mpox epidemic worldwide.

CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYMENT

Suat Sandalcı, Chairman of the Turkey Urban Facility Management Association, emphasized that this project will also contribute to employment in the healthcare sector. With the project, many nurses and healthcare personnel will be employed in mass housing areas. The association will work in an integrated manner with the Ministry of Health, along with its 81 provincial presidencies and members. Stating that the importance of professional management companies increased during the COVID-19 process, Sandalcı expressed that this project could set an example not only for Turkey but also for other countries around the world.