Transfers in Kind
Delivery of sanitary protection elements to long-stay centers for older persons.
Date announced
10/19/2021
Start date
10/19/2021
Date of last update
5/30/2022
Description
Delivery of masks, gloves, face shields and breast shields, as well as alcohol gel and disinfectant soaps, to prevent contagion and outbreaks of the coronavirus in homes for the elderly. These deliveries were made in the region of Antofagasta, but new deliveries are being arranged in other regions.
Official Sources
Ministerio de Desarrollo Social y Familia (10-19-21). 'Eleam de la región Antofagasta recibieron 200 mil elementos de protección sanitaria'. [https://www.desarrollosocialyfamilia.gob.cl/noticias/eleam-de-la-region-antofagasta-recibieron-200-mil-elementos-de-proteccion-sanitaria]
Characteristics of the measure
Type of measure
In-kind transfer (2)
Sphere
Access to health care (4)
Target population
Elderly adults of the Long Stay Centers (Eleam). (4)
Delivery method
Cash or in-kind
Frequency / duration
According to Senama, these personal items would last between three and four months in the Eleam in the Antofagasta region. No new deliveries or renewal of those already made have been notified yet.
Place of delivery
Home delivery
Responsible Institution
Ministry of Social Development and Family National Service for the Elderly (Senama)