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Home care
Home health and nursing care
This is professional nursing care provided by professional health care workers. It consists of nursing assistance in medical care such as the application of injections, re-bandaging, blood withdrawals, locomotive treatment etc. The maximum duration of home nursing care covered by insurance is 60 minuts three times a day seven days a week.
Who provides it?
Governmental, private and church-related home care agencies.
Where and how to apply?
The ill person him/herself, his/her family or the hospital at the patient’s General Practitioner's (GP) request can apply for home care. It is necessary to present a recommendation of the attending physician who defines the indication, scope and duration of the care provided.
How much does it cost?
Nursing care is covered by health insurance according to a list of health care acts with point evaluations. Some above-standard acts are paid by the ill person or by the family. Contacts for specific home care agencies can be found at your General Practitioner's (GP).
Respite care
Who is it designed for?
Respite care offers help to those who provide care for the ill at home – it allows placing the ill person for a short period (up to three months) in a nursing institution. The goal is to enable the caregiver to rest for some time and gather new energy or to be able to arrange errands at government offices, etc.
Who provides it?
Social nursing institutions that are established by municipal authorities (city districts) or non-governmental organizations. Contacts for these institutions are available at the municipal authorities.
How much does it cost?
The prices vary depending on the provider. The average price is CZK250 per day.
Nursing care
Who is it designed for?
It is provided as a part of social care and is designed for the severely handicapped or elderly who are not able to do their own shopping, necessary housework or who, due to their poor health, need this or other personal care since their family members cannot provide it.
Where can I apply for it and who provides it?
Municipalities and town halls of city districts arrange nursing care as a part of social care. It is possible to apply for it at the appropriate municipal or city town halls. A GP's recommendation must be submitted as well as proof of retirement income. At non-governmental agencies it is possible to apply without a doctor’s recommendation or retirement confirmation.
How much does it cost?
The fees for nursing care arranged by the government take into consideration the social situation of the applicant. Prices from non-governmental entities are sometimes twice as high.
