Art. 2 Elderly Care and Nursing Act (AbPG) - Duties of the Canton

1. The canton exercises supreme supervision over institutions providing inpatient and semi-inpatient care (hospitals and homes) as well as organizations offering home care and assistance.

1bis. The canton exercises oversight over privately operated institutions.

2. It designates service providers approved under the Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG).

3. Within the framework of its hospitals or by engaging other service providers, it ensures that appropriate service offerings are available in the following areas

a) examination, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with specific age-related illnesses for which no other suitable service offerings are available in the canton

b) temporary inpatient acute and transitional care following hospital treatments

c) long-term care for individuals who, due to the nature and severity of their needs (professional requirements, medical infrastructure), cannot be adequately cared for in other institutions

d) consultation for homes and organizations providing home care and assistance on geriatric medical matters

4. It supports counseling centers and special services that enhance the ability of the elderly population to live autonomously for as long as possible.

5. It assists municipalities in developing regionally coordinated supply plans, ensures proper coordination among municipal plans and with cantonal hospital planning, and issues the necessary framework guidelines and benchmarks.

6. It promotes education, further and continuing training in the professions of nursing and elder care through its own educational offerings and financial contributions.

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