Concerns have been raised regarding the fragmentation and lack of coordination within the provision of long-term care, nursing, and general care services across Lithuania, impacting both urban and regional populations. According to representatives, the state bears the responsibility of ensuring that such essential services are consistently accessible, meet high quality standards, and are delivered in a timely manner. During a press conference on Wednesday, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, leader of the conservative party, introduced a proposal aimed at restructuring this sector.
The party advocates for implementing a personalized service model designed to meet the unique needs of every individual citizen in Lithuania. This model would extend beyond purely medical treatment to encompass emotional support, social services, and daily personal care, with the overarching goal of enabling every resident to maintain a dignified and independent life. A key component of this proposed overhaul involves integrating existing digital infrastructure.
Specifically, the plan suggests merging the SPIS (the system for social support and self-service administration) with the E. health platform. This merger would establish a unified national registry for all nursing and care services available across Lithuania.
Such a centralized system would provide real-time data on institutional occupancy rates and service locations. This enhanced transparency is intended to facilitate the provision of truly comprehensive and coordinated care for all citizens, addressing the current gaps in the national care infrastructure.
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