Mobile home nursing

In many cases, people who need professional care can continue living at home. As part of home nursing, trained nursing staff visit 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 hospitalised, 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. Medical home nursing is initially provided for a maximum of four weeks. However, the period of care can be extended by your social insurance provider based on a doctor's recommendation.

Home nursing

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

What does home nursing involve?

Trained nursing staff provides help with getting up and personal hygiene. They ensure that lying down does not cause pressure injuries and provide wound care if needed. 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.

Funding for home nursing

Medical home nursing is covered by social insurance. For home nursing, there are different funding and financial support options available . These vary between the federal provinces and depend on the level of care allowance. Get in touch with the social services department in your federal province for more information.