Palliative care

Palliative care is a modern type of care for the incurably ill that is developing rapidly worldwide. It addresses the suffering, needs and dignity of people at the end of life. Until now, this care has been provided in specialised facilities, namely in residential hospices.
Palliative care includes the care of patients for whom the options for treating the underlying serious illness have already been exhausted; treatment and care are focused on relieving the symptoms of the disease.

The palliative care unit has 15 beds, is located on the 1st floor of the OGNP building and admits patients from the entire Vysočina Region.
Palliative care includes the care of patients for whom the options for treating the underlying serious illness have already been exhausted; treatment and care are focused on relieving the symptoms of the disease. By its nature, it is interdisciplinary care. It takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach. The concept of quality of life is decisive, which is why the patient and their family also take part in the treatment plan.

Patients are cared for by a team that includes doctors experienced in palliative care and pain management, consultants in psychology, oncology and nutrition, a team of nurses and care assistants trained in hospice care, as well as a rehabilitation nurse, a clinical pharmacologist, a crisis intervention worker, a health and social worker and a chaplain.

Volunteers visit the unit and canine therapy takes place here.

Patients are mostly accommodated in 2-bed rooms, the beds are separated by a screen and every 2 rooms share bathroom facilities. For accompanying persons, there is a comfortable reclining armchair by each bed, also suitable for staying overnight. Visits to the palliative unit are unrestricted.

Palliative care, unlike care on other OGNP units, involves a surcharge. The fee per bed per day is CZK 350 and includes:

• premium room equipment – modern adjustable bed with anti-decubitus mattress, armchair
• television, tablet loan, Wi-Fi connection
• facilities for accompanying persons with seating and refreshments
• individual choice of meals for patients
• nutritional supplements
• medical skin care products and incontinence aids

the price list is available HERE

or other premium services: Price list of premium care