The planning for the primary care center (PVZ) in the city of Leoben is progressing. According to information from the municipality, a location for the medical facility has been found. The search for doctors has so far been less successful, which is why the PVZ is now to be operated by a religious hospital.
LEOBEN. The joint practice of several doctors from different disciplines at one location is intended to improve the regional offer and also relieve the burden on hospital outpatient departments. In July 2022, the municipal council also passed the City of Leoben the decision for the Establishment of a such Primary care centers (PVZ) within the city area. “The center should act as a low-threshold first point of contact for all people with health problems, coordinate the care process and ensure holistic care,” explained Mayor Kurt Wallner in June 2023.
Order hospital as possible operator
Initially, three health insurance positions for general practitioners and doctors were planned, as well as additional specialist practices for the care of children and adolescents, the elderly, and chronically ill and multimorbid patients.
The first half of the year missed tender However, the cash desks believe Translations for „los“ in the Spanish»English Dictionary (Go to English»Spanish)The PVZ is now to be Order Hospital The city of Leoben informed MeinBezirk in response to a request from MeinBezirk that the new facilities will be operated. However, the contracts have not yet been finalized.
The Leoben primary care center would not be the first to be operated by a religious hospital. In Fohnsdorf in the Murtal district, for example, the convent of the Brothers of Mercy has been providing general medical care since July 15, which is to be converted into another Styrian primary care unit next year.
Basics The primary care centre should be equipped with a Core teamconsisting of at least two general practitioners and at least a relative of the senior service for Health and nursing care“A possible expansion and the selection of further specialists and representatives of other health professions who are involved in the
“Where the medical center will be located is up to the future operator,” the Leoben municipality continues.
Location chosen
While no exact date for a possible opening can be given at this time, a decision has probably already been made regarding the location. The city of Leoben has created several suitable locations, but the final choice has been made on the Service Center in the Vordernberger Strasse 10 where, among other things, the Leoben Employment Service is located.
“This location was chosen because of its central location and easy accessibility, as well as its barrier-free construction and its good state of preservation. It also offers optimal conditions for the establishment of a medical center that is easily accessible both for the residents of the city and for people from the surrounding communities and offers the possibility of expanding the medical center to include additional practice rooms if necessary.”
City of Leoben
The choice of location was made by the operator himself and by representatives of the Styrian State Health Fund and the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). After the contracts have been concluded, Implementation began quickly The city of Leoben says that this will take place.
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