Slaapvoorziening

Slaapvoorziening is the set of accommodations, furniture, and services that enable individuals to sleep in a safe and comfortable environment, typically provided within institutions or settings where residents do not have personal sleeping space. It includes sleeping areas such as private or shared bedrooms, beds (including adjustable or specialized mattresses), bed linens, privacy partitions, and related equipment, as well as services such as routine, night supervision, and access to hygiene facilities.

In healthcare and elder care, slaapvoorziening is common in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and residential care centers. In early childhood settings, it covers cribs or cots and nap areas for infants and toddlers. In shelters, correctional facilities, and other custodial settings, sleeping arrangements must balance safety, privacy, and dignity. The term may also apply to on-site sleeping facilities for staff in certain workplaces or housing programs.

Key considerations for slaapvoorziening include safety features (fall prevention, bed rails where appropriate, call systems), accessibility and privacy (spatial layout, curtains or screens), comfort and health (appropriate temperature, noise control, clean bedding, infection control), and compatibility with resident routines and needs (nap times, overnight care). Compliance with national or local regulations and guidelines governs minimum standards for privacy, safety, hygiene, and accessibility.

High-quality slaapvoorziening supports rest, recovery, and well-being, and is regarded as an element of person-centered care in many service sectors. See also sleep hygiene, patient comfort, and institutional design.