lisähoidon

Lisähoito is a Finnish term used in health and social care to describe additional care services provided beyond the standard level of support. It is planned and coordinated by municipalities as part of the country’s social welfare and health care system, and it is intended for people who require more extensive assistance due to age, illness, disability, or recovery after an acute episode. The need for lisähoito is assessed through a needs evaluation, often carried out by a care team that may include nurses, social workers, and therapists. Based on the assessment, a personal care plan is prepared, detailing the services to be provided, their frequency, and the goals of care.

Services included can span enhanced home care, 24-hour support, residential or short-term institutional care, rehabilitation and functional training, assistance with daily activities, medication management, and day activity centers. Access to lisähoito is typically requested through the municipal social services department and is funded mainly by the municipality, with possible user fees. Some services may be subsidized or partially funded by national social security (Kela). Private providers may also deliver lisähoito under municipal contracts or private arrangements, subject to quality standards and oversight.

Legal basis: The provision of lisähoito operates within the framework of Finnish social welfare and health care legislation, such as the Social Welfare Act (Sosiaalihuoltolaki) and the Health Care Act (Terveydenhuoltolaki), with the aim of ensuring safe, dignified and needs-based support.