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Properties items

HC matching WHO recommendations for seniors needs

Number

%

1.

Characters and background are matte/non-glare finish

12

100

2.

Characters contrast with background

12

100

3.

Simple and understood able. Only key words

12

100

4.

For manual boards, black felt signs on white/light yellow, on a non-glossy background

12

100

5.

Welcoming tone

12

100

6.

Identifying signs inside building for accessible areas

12

100

7.

Clearly marked emergency exits

12

100

8.

Staff initiates introduction to sensory-deprived patients

10

83

9.

Directional signs at points of change of direction

6

50

10.

Identifying signs outside building for accessible areas

2

17

11.

Guiding signs outside building on routs

2

17

12.

Understandable room numbering

2

17

13.

Familiar pictures to community are used to increase effectiveness

1

8

14.

Increasing effectives and emphasize key points by color

0

0

15.

Non-glare glass billboard for directions

0

0

16.

Braille signage

0

0

17.

Placement of all signs at eye level

0

0

18.

Sings are viewable from intended distance

0

0

19.

Personnel are easily identifiable through badges

0

0

20.

Name board for staff on duty

0

0

Pooled average

44.6

Mode

100

Median

17