Technology Magazine May 2017 | Page 277

USA infancy , Terlson can call upon key successes along the way that will enable GSS to approach the future construction with the focus and enthusiasm needed for a project as unique as this one .
The planning and design of the facility is an achievement in itself .
“ Big facilities can be institutional , but this is so far removed from that ,” he says .
In breaking the facility up into 12 bed homes , this allows for it to be staffed to tailor for a 12-bed resident population which in turn presents more time for those dedicated staff to provide better care and service to the senior residents in their homes .
“ We ’ ve really looked at it from a staffing perspective and a resident usability perspective , and how we can make this a fantastic environment for many years to come ,” Terlson adds . create , construct and run a facility like the Good Samaritan Village . GSS works with PharmaCare to centralise the pharmaceutical needs directly into the complex , while also working with Chandos as a construction partner that Terlson feels is key in enabling the charity to fully realise this incredible vision .
“ It ’ s about looking at vertical integration and how we can decrease our costs and increase our ability to invest in other services , in care . We can only achieve this through our strategic partners ,” he says .
A crucial element in care residency is the ability to monitor not only the health of the residents but the location . Through a close partnership with building systems solutions provider Honeywell , GSS is investing in numerous smart building technologies .
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