Care Quality Standards for older persons in Nigeria - Manual for ACSPOPIN
In time past and even most recently, it is customary that as people grow older, they remained in the family home and cared for by their relatives. This tradition is becoming obsolete and no longer the norm with more and more younger men and women moving to the urban areas for greener pastures. Consequently, there is a gradual shift with older persons moving into residential care settings. As a result of this development, many care homes are getting established in order to meet the needs of the growing population of older persons in Nigeria. While this response is a welcome development, it raises challenges in terms of the quality of care being provided and how older persons rights who reside in residential care homes/settings are protected.
In response to this challenge, The Aged Care Quality Standards and Regulations manual has been developed by the Association of Care Service Providers to Older Persons in Nigeria (ACSPOPIN) to guide practice and ensure the continued development of person-centred care.
ABOUT ACSPOPIN
ASSOCIATION OF CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO OLDER PERSONS IN NIGERIA
ASSOCIATION OF CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO OLDER PERSONS IN NIGERIA (ACSPOPIN) is a body of professionals which is made up of Civil Society Organizations, agencies, institutions, etc engaged in providing care services and support to older persons as well as addressing ageing issues and their right to life.
Major urban centers in Nigeria now host several care homes for older persons, signaling the growing need in this sector. These critical services have to set their own standards and competence evaluation and service monitoring.
OUR CORE CALUES
Partnership
We take partnership as a priority here at Acspopin
Integrity
We have integrity in everything that we do and work
Stewardship
Stewardship is one major consideration we take
Accountability
We are accountable in our endeavours and work
OUR MISSION, VISION & LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s premier Network of civil society organizations,
Providing support and rights of older persons.
Our Vision
Our vision is an Association of first choice in the care, support and rights of the older persons.
Our Mission
To ensure continuing improvement in the provision of high quality and holistic standard of care for older persons through capacity building, resource mobilization, standardization, advocacy, quality assurance and quality control.
Leadership
We develop people and help others reach their full potentials. We equip them with the right tools.
OUR SERVICES
What we do at ACSPOPIN
ADVOCACY
We aim to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.
NETWORKING
We exchange information and ideas among people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an informal social setting
OUTREACHES
An activity of providing services to any populations who might not otherwise have access to those services.
SOCIAL PROTECTION
We have policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability.
ACSPOPIN Operations
Within the shores of Nigeria
ACSPOPIN operates within the shores of Nigeria.
Chapters in almost all states
Currently, we have chapters in almost all states of the country.
The representative helping me was absolutely fantastic. Not only did I get a support and care but also lots of love
Kate Philip
Thanks to ACSPOPIN, they have really been of help to me at my old age .
Anita Samuel
Thanks to ACSPOPIN, they have really been of help to me at my old age .