OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the organization and operation of long-term care facilities for the elderly in the municipality of Olinda- PE, through a specific Health Surveillance instrument, established in 2007, to assess whether the institutions meet the Ministry of Health regulations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Exploratory study of quantitative approach, conducted in seven long-term care facilities for the elderly, public and / or charities of the city of Olinda-PE. Ethical research requirements with human beings were met. Data were analyzed using Excel software and presented in tables and graphs. RESULTS: There is a predominance of women over men, 38.4% have degree of dependence I, 33.1% degree of dependence II, and 28.5% degree of dependency III. 100% of ILPI have administrator, medical service and 57.1% of social assistance, 85.7% service nutrition, 71.4% technical, nursing and 42.8% secretary, psychologist and nurse. As the services that older people use in case of need of immediate care, it was the use of SUS in 57.1% of facilities. 71.4% of institutions have their own property. 100% are registered in the City Council for the Elderly, 57.1% are philanthropic, 28.6% and 14.3% are private enterprises. The retirement of the elderly is used in 71.4% of cases. 85.7% of institutions have Health Surveillance permission to operate. CONCLUSION: The institutionalization is sometimes the only alternative for some elderly is a need for a well-articulated network of structural and human resources to meet the best possible way so peculiar that population.
Elderly; Evaluation; Long Stay Institution for Aged; Health Services for the Aged
