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Government invites bedridden patients to receive “Adult diapers”

House The government invites bedridden patients to register for “Adult Diapers” from the Local Health Insurance Fund for all Thai people

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government is inviting Thai people who are dependent, sick at home, or bedridden (ADL value less than or equal to 6), including those with urinary incontinence. Can't stool Both old and new patients of all age groups Register to receive free adult diapers, no more than 3 pieces per day.

Mr. Karom also said that for registration methods in the Bangkok area, proceed as follows.

How to claim rights (Use current address) Report your request at Public Health Service Center Public health volunteers (VHVs) survey target groups in the area.

Evaluate target groups according to specified indications. by nurse/manager LTC/health worker

Public Health Service Center Prepare a project to present to the Subcommittee of the District Health Insurance Fund by “Bangkok Health Insurance Fund Budget”

In other provinces, the "Local Health Insurance Fund Budget (Local Health Insurance Fund)" proceeds as follows.

How to claim rights (Use current address) Report your request at Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital/Volunteer Health Volunteers (VHVs) search for patients in the area.

Evaluate target groups according to specified indications. by nurse/manager LTC/health worker

Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital prepares projects to present to the local/area health insurance fund committee. Consider approving and supporting the budget according to the project.

“After the project was approved The agency proposing the procurement project and deliver diapers to patients according to the project Advice for bedridden patients Having problems with incontinence of urine and feces You can register to receive benefits at the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital or Subdistrict Administrative Organization/Municipality in your residential area. In Bangkok, you can inform us of the names of the public health service centers near your home. But if local agencies still don't know the details, call NHSO hotline 1330 and NHSO will help coordinate further,” Mr. Karom said. - Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency