Understanding social and medical-social structures

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Illustration des structures du médico-social et social

Support for the elderly

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  • 10,360 facilities provide care for people over the age of 60.
  • These establishments support and/or accommodate elderly people, in particular to maintain or strengthen their independence, promote the creation of social ties, enable social and civic participation, and provide medical and/or paramedical care.
  • This sector is financed by the Global Expenditure Target (OGD), covered by resources from the Health Insurance and the CNSA, paid by the ARS. Some establishments receive resources from the Departmental Councils.
  • In 2024, we estimate that around 60% of these structures will be equipped with a "Ségur-referenced" Single Computerized File (DUI).

Support for people with disabilities

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  • 12,744 social or medical-social facilities care for children, adolescents, or adults with disabilities.
  • These establishments offer systemic support, either in institutions or at home. Some screen for disorders in childhood and provide appropriate care, support families, and promote school integration. Others provide care for adults, help them develop independence, support inclusive activities and all aspects of daily life, and provide accommodation and support outside the home. 
  • This sector receives funding from the Global Expenditure Target and the Department (via the Disability Compensation Benefit).
  • By 2024, we estimate that more than 75% of these structures will be equipped with a "Ségur-referenced" Single Computerized File (DUI).

Home support

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  • 12,045 services support people of all ages who require assistance and/or care at home.
  • Home help and support services (SAAD), home nursing services (SSIAD), and multi-purpose home help and care services (SPASAD) will merge to become "Home Independence Services" (SAD). They provide assistance with daily living activities and medical and paramedical care. 
  • This sector is funded by the Department.
  • By 2024, we estimate that more than 65% of these structures will be equipped with a "Ségur-referenced" Single Computerized File (DUI).

Child protection

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  • 4,271 social structures care for children and adolescents, from birth to adulthood.
  • These institutions provide educational, psychological, and material support to children, adolescents, and their families. They provide information and prevention services to ensure the safety of the home.
  • This sector receives funding from the Department and the Ministry of Justice.
  • In 2024, we estimate that more than 35% of these facilities will be equipped with a "Ségur-referenced" Single Computerized File (DUI).

Support for people with specific difficulties

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  • 1,148 organizations provide support to vulnerable individuals of all ages.
  • These services offer medical, psychological, and social support, healthcare services, and prevention initiatives (against addiction and all health risks). They also support access to rights (housing, work, social and professional integration or reintegration).
  • This sector is funded by the ONDAM (National Health Insurance Expenditure Target).
  • By 2024, we estimate that more than 20% of these structures will be equipped with a "Ségur-referenced" Single Computerized File (DUI).

Reception, accommodation, and integration

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  • 5,505 services provide emergency assistance to people of all ages who are undocumented, in distress, or victims of violence.
  • These structures offer comprehensive social support, from the moment a person arrives until they leave, providing accommodation and all services contributing to social and/or professional integration or reintegration, finding housing, etc.
  • This sector is funded by the government.

Good to know

A DUI is said to be "Ségur-referenced" if it complies with the technical, functional, and ergonomic requirements defined as part of the Ségur digital health program.

The rate of "Ségur-referenced" UDIs should be distinguished from the rate of computerization in the sector.

Learn more about these requirements

Social and medical-social structures 

Why are there different social and medical-social structures? 

Medico-social structures play an essential role in supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. These establishments provide a range of tailored services, from support for the elderly to child protection. Understanding the different types of social and medico-social structures is crucial for innovation in the sector in order to develop solutions that truly meet needs. 

Support for the elderly 

What innovations can impact the various medical-social and social support services for the elderly? 

Medical-social establishments dedicated to the elderly, such as nursing homes (EHPAD), offer comprehensive social and medical-social support. These services include medical care, assistance with daily activities, and programs aimed at maintaining residents' independence. Technological innovations in this field can improve the quality of life of seniors by offering solutions for remote assistance, remote medical monitoring, medication management, etc. 

Support for people with disabilities 

What medical-social and social innovations can improve the lives of people with disabilities? 

Medical-social establishments for people with disabilities provide a variety of services tailored to the specific needs of individuals. These establishments offer medical care, support for education and vocational training, and programs to promote independence. Innovations in e-health can include assisted communication devices, applications for adapted education, tools to facilitate social and professional integration, etc. 

Home care 

How can home care be transformed by medical, social, and societal innovations? 

Home care services enable elderly or disabled people to remain in their own homes while receiving the necessary assistance. These services include home medical care, help with household tasks, and psychological support. E-health technologies can transform these services by introducing remote monitoring systems, connected health sensors, care coordination platforms, etc. 

Child protection 

How can an innovator in the medical-social and social sector have a positive impact on child care?  

Child protection is a crucial area of social and medical-social structures. Services include taking in children at risk, supporting families in difficulty, and setting up appropriate educational and care programs. E-health innovators can contribute by developing tools for monitoring and evaluating interventions, educational applications, solutions for communication between healthcare professionals and families, etc. 

Support for people with specific difficulties 

What types of solutions would improve medical-social and social support for people with specific difficulties? 

Some medical-social institutions specialize in supporting people facing specific difficulties, such as mental health issues, addiction, or chronic illness. These institutions offer medical care, social support, and reintegration programs. E-health solutions can include therapeutic monitoring applications, online support platforms, chronic disease management tools, etc. 

Reception, accommodation, and integration 

What are the social innovation needs of reception, accommodation, and integration facilities?  

Reception, accommodation, and integration facilities provide essential support to homeless people and those in highly precarious situations. These facilities provide temporary accommodation, health services, and support for social and professional integration. Innovations can facilitate the coordination of services, offer remote health monitoring solutions, and help manage integration pathways. 

A variety of medical-social and social structures 

Raising awareness of the specific characteristics of different medical-social and social structures is a public issue.  

By understanding the specific characteristics of different medical-social and social structures, it is possible to create solutions tailored to the real needs of users and professionals in this sector. Technology can play a transformative role, improving the efficiency of services and the quality of life of the individuals supported. 

Medical-social facilities play a crucial role in supporting individuals at various stages of their lives. These social and medical-social services are aimed at both adults and children. The reason there are so many facilities is to ensure that all those in need are entitled to appropriate support. Each establishment has its own specific characteristics, but all aim to offer a high-quality service in terms of care, health, education, and independence. 

 

G_NIUS is the national hub for innovation and e-health applications, which also supports players in the medical-social sector in the deployment of digital solutions for independence, disability, and old age.

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