Wlz Care Profiles for Westland
In Westland, care profiles from the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz) are used to assess the care needs of residents with a permanent 24-hour care requirement. The Center for Care Indication (CIZ) assigns the appropriate profile, which determines the amount of care and budget available through your regional care office. This article is tailored specifically for Westland residents and explains how the system works, including tips for local support.
What do Wlz care profiles mean for Westland?
Care profiles classify the care needs of clients requiring permanent intensive care, whether at home in Westland or in an institution. They cover care intensity, living arrangements, and modules such as residence or nursing. There are seven profiles, ranging from basic support to intensive clinical care. This ensures fair allocation and allows comparison of care needs in our region.
In practice, the profiles link care needs to modules for care in kind (ZIN) or a personal budget (PGB), ideal for Westland farming families or seniors in villages like 's-Gravenzande or Naaldwijk.
Legal basis of Wlz care profiles
The rules are set out in the Wlz, particularly Articles 3.2 and 3.3. The CIZ follows the Long-Term Care Regulation (Rlz), Annex 1, for detailed descriptions. Article 3.4 Wlz covers reassessments. The Treeknop method objectively evaluates domains such as mobility, self-reliance, and behavior, relevant to care situations in Westland.
Overview of Wlz care profiles
Here is a table with key features. Profiles 6 and 9 are no longer issued.
| Care Profile | Name | Main Focus | Westland Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZP1 | Wlz Residence | 24-hour residence | Dementia with disorientation, no nursing; suitable for Westland nursing home |
| ZP2 | Wlz Support | Intensive home support | Intellectual disability with behavioral issues, at home in Poeldijk |
| ZP3 | Wlz Residence with Intensive Support | Residence + intensive support | Variable behavior with risks |
| ZP4 | Wlz Nursing | Nursing at home/institution | COPD or palliative care, such as for greenhouse workers |
| ZP5 | Wlz Nursing and Support | Nursing + support | Dementia with physical issues |
| ZP7 | Wlz Nursing, Support and Treatment | Full package with therapy | Complex mental health care |
| ZP8 | Wlz Nursing, Intensive Support and Treatment | Highly intensive, clinical | Forensic or specialized needs |
How does CIZ determine your care profile in Westland?
Start with an application to your care office. CIZ follows these steps:
- Records review: Submit medical information.
- Home visit: Observation and interview.
- Treeknop analysis: Assessment across 10 domains.
- Draft decision: Opportunity to respond.
- Final decision: Within 6 weeks.
Valid for up to 25 years maximum, with option for reassessment if circumstances change.
Rights and obligations under Wlz profiles
Rights:
- Objection/appeal (art. 3.6 Wlz) to the Westland District Court.
- Choose ZIN or PGB.
- Reassessment via care office if condition worsens.
Obligations:
- Provide accurate information to CIZ.
- Cooperate in care planning.
- PGB accountability.
Westland case examples
Example 1: Ms. Van der Meer (82, Kwintsheul) with dementia and disorientation receives ZP1 for nursing home admission.
Example 2: Mr. De Jong (45, Monster) with intellectual disability and behavioral issues at home: ZP2 for PGB support.
Example 3: Mr. Bakker (62, Naaldwijk) with chronic lung issues: ZP4 for home nursing including oxygen.
This way, profiles provide tailored care for Westland.
Frequently asked questions about Wlz profiles in Westland
Disagree with care profile?
File objection within 6 weeks with CIZ, with evidence. Then appeal to the Westland District Court. Help available from Westland Legal Aid Office or our objection article.
Difference from Zvw profiles?
Wlz for permanent 24-hour care (art. 1.1.1), Zvw for temporary. CIZ checks.
Change care profile?
Yes, request reassessment via care office if circumstances change; free re-evaluation by CIZ.
What about ZP8?
For extremely complex cases with forensic/clinical care. Maximum package in specialized care.