bernadette@parte.ie
(01) 660 8353
A Contract of Care is agreed between you and the nursing home. This contract sets out the terms that are to govern your care and welfare and must include details of the services to be provided and the fees to be charged. It must be provided to every resident within two months of admission to the nursing home.
The Code of Practice for Nursing Homes states that the contract should cover:
- the services to be provided to the resident;
- the level of fees, time and method of payment, whether in advance or in arrears;
- extra services and appliances that are charged separately (this cannot include “essential” services);
- a procedure for increasing fees when necessary;
- provision for review of placement;
- the personal items that a person may bring to the home and those that the home will provide;
- arrangements for the care of pets (where allowed);
- extra services and appliances that are charged separately (this cannot include “essential” services);
- terms under which the resident may vacate the accommodation temporarily (e.g., for holidays or admission to hospital)
- the circumstances in which a resident can be asked to leave;.
- the procedure on either side for terminating the arrangement or giving notice of changes;
- statement of insurance cover;
- provision for the observance of religious beliefs;
- the procedure on the death of a resident;
- the arrangement for holidays.
A comprehensive nursing review of the care of each resident should be undertaken by the nursing home at least every six months.
You may not be charged any more than the amount as agreed in the contract of care. This means that there can be no further separate charges for
- bed and board,
- nursing care appropriate to the level of dependency,
- incontinence wear and bedding,
- laundry service and
- aids and appliances necessary to assist a dependent person with the activities of daily living.
A special service or item of equipment must be the subject of a separate agreement between you and the nursing home and must be set out in the contract of care.
If you would like more information about Nursing Home Contacts of Care you can phone Bernadette Parte on 01 660 8353 to discuss the matter in complete confidence or complete our Contact Form.
