Wlz Care Profiles in Zoetermeer
In Zoetermeer, care profiles under the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz) are used to categorize the care needs of residents requiring permanent 24-hour care. The Centre for Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ) determines the appropriate profile, which forms the basis for your care budget and package. As a Zoetermeer resident, you can get free advice on this process from Het Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. This article makes it clear for you.
What do Wlz care profiles mean for Zoetermeer?
Wlz care profiles classify care intensity and setting – at home in your Zoetermeer residence or in a local facility. There are seven valid profiles, ranging from basic guidance to intensive nursing with therapy. This ensures consistent assessments, allowing care needs to be properly compared in the region.
These profiles are specific: they link needs to modules such as admission, medical care, or therapy. Whether you choose care in kind (ZIN) or a personal budget (PGB), the profile sets the maximum scope of care.
Legal Framework for Wlz Care Profiles
The foundation is the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz), Articles 3.2 and 3.3. The CIZ relies on the Long-Term Care Regulation (Rlz), Annex 1, which provides detailed profile descriptions. Article 3.4 Wlz covers reassessments.
The CIZ Treeknop methodology objectively assesses domains such as mobility, self-reliance, and behavior, relevant for Zoetermeer clients.
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 | Example for Zoetermeer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZP1 | Wlz Residence | 24-hour institutional residence | Dementia with disorientation, no nursing; e.g., in local nursing homes |
| ZP2 | Wlz Guidance | Intensive guidance at home | Intellectual disability with behavioral issues, living in Buytenwegh |
| ZP3 | Wlz Residence with Intensive Guidance | Residence + intensive guidance | Fluctuating behavior with risks |
| ZP4 | Wlz Nursing | Nursing at home or in facility | Somatic care such as palliative phase |
| ZP5 | Wlz Nursing and Guidance | Nursing + guidance | Dementia with physical complaints |
| ZP7 | Wlz Nursing, Guidance and Treatment | Full package including treatment | Complex mental disorder |
| ZP8 | Wlz Nursing, Intensive Guidance and Treatment | Highly intensive, often clinical | Forensic care needs |
How Does the CIZ Determine Your Care Profile in Zoetermeer?
Start with an application to your regional care office. The CIZ process includes:
- Application and file review: Submit medical records via the Municipality of Zoetermeer if needed.
- Home visit: On-site observation and interview.
- Treeknop analysis: Assessment across 10 domains.
- Preliminary decision: Opportunity to respond.
- Official indication: Within 6 weeks.
The indication is valid for up to 25 years, with reassessment options for changes.
Rights and Obligations for Wlz Profiles
Rights:
- Objection and appeal (Art. 3.6 Wlz); appeal to Zoetermeer District Court.
- Choose ZIN or PGB.
- Reassessment for deterioration.
Obligations:
- Provide accurate information to CIZ.
- Cooperate on care plan with provider.
- For PGB: maintain administration.
Practical Cases of Care Profiles in Zoetermeer
Case 1: Ms. Jansen (85) from Palenstein has advanced dementia and disorientation. CIZ assigns ZP1 for nursing home admission.
Case 2: Mr. De Vries (40) with intellectual disability and behavioral problems lives at home in Seghwaert. ZP2 funds intensive guidance via PGB.
Case 3: Mr. Smit (60) with COPD in Zoetermeer-Driemanspolder receives ZP4 for home nursing such as tube feeding.
This provides tailored care in Zoetermeer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wlz Care Profiles
Disagree with your profile?
File an objection with CIZ within 6 weeks, with new evidence. Rejection? Appeal to Zoetermeer District Court. Contact Het Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer or our article on Wlz objections.
Difference from Zvw profiles?
Wlz for permanent 24-hour care (Art. 1.1.1), Zvw for temporary. CIZ tests eligibility.
Change care profile?
Yes, request reassessment via care office for changes; free CIZ review.
What does ZP8 mean?
For extremely complex cases with forensic or clinical care. It covers the maximum package, often in specialized facilities.