Home nursing: mobile care at home

Home nursing

Even those who need professional care can still live at home in many cases. As part of home nursing, trained nursing staff come to the person in need of care at home several days a week, daily or even several times a day, depending on their needs. Instead of being hospitalized, a sick person or a person in need of care can be cared for in their familiar surroundings at home.

Medical home nursing

Medical home nursing is prescribed by a doctor following an illness and is a social insurance benefit. It may only be provided by qualified nursing staff and is intended to shorten or even prevent a stay in hospital. Home medical care is provided for a maximum of four weeks, but can be extended by your social insurance provider with a doctor's approval.

Home nursing

Home nursing, on the other hand, is organized as part of mobile care and support and usually takes place over a longer period of time. In addition to the treatment of specific illnesses, it also includes aspects such as personal hygiene and mobilization.

What does home nursing involve?

Caregivers with the appropriate training help with getting up and personal hygiene. They change dressings and ensure that lying down does not cause wounds or treat wounds. The nursing staff may also administer medically prescribed medication and infusions as well as tube feeds. In addition, they offer advice to caregiving relatives and support them with practical assistance and instructions.

Promotion of home nursing

While medical home nursing is covered by social insurance, there are different fundings for home nursing. These vary from province to province and depend on the level of care allowance. Ask the social services department in your federal state.