Friday, 16 June 2023
Für das Gesundheitszentrum Admont ist eine langfristige Lösung gesichert. Seit März 2023 betreut ein Ärzt*innen-Team rund um Franz Kotzent vom Gesundheitszentrum Liezen das Haus. Diese Übergangslösung war erforderlich, denn die bisherigen Betreiber (Eva Petz und Herr Oliver Petz) haben ihren Sondervertrag mit den Sozialversicherungsträgern gekündigt. Zudem blieben mehrfache Ausschreibungen mit Anschubfinanzierung erfolglos. Das Team des Gesundheitszentrums Liezen wird noch bis zumindest 30. September 2023 die Versorgung am Standort Admont weiterführen.
Für die langfristige Lösung im Gesundheitszentrum Admont hat sich das Evangelische Diakoniewerk Gallneukirchen – Eigentümerin/Betreiberin von zwei Krankenanstalten in Oberösterreich und der Steiermark – für die Übernahmen beworben und mit 16.Juni 2023 die Zustimmung der Gesundheitsplattform Steiermark erhalten.
Die Lösung: ein selbstständiges Ambulatorium im Gesundheitszentrum Admont
Health Councillor Juliane Bogner-Strauß: "I am very pleased that we have now been able to decide on a long-term solution for the care of the population in Admont. From autumn 2023, PVE Diakonissen GmbH will take over the health centre in the form of an independent outpatient clinic. This means we have been able to set another milestone for future-proof healthcare in the Liezen district."
High-quality healthcare secured
"Today's decision by the Styrian Health Platform ensures high-quality healthcare for the citizens of Admont. The Evangelisches Diakoniewerk Gallneukirchen is an experienced partner that has already proven its expertise and commitment. It is a strong signal that we are guaranteeing continuous access to first-class healthcare services, even in times of change," says SPÖ Klubobman Hannes Schwarz.
Seamless transition in healthcare
"With the Evangelische Diakoniewerk, we have gained a competent and reliable partner for Admont. This ensures a seamless transition in local healthcare provision. After all, everyone - regardless of age, place of residence or income - should receive the treatment they need," explain Vinzenz Harrer and Josef HarbChairwoman of the ÖGK regional committee in Styria.
Expand networking with all cooperation partners
Diakoniewerk has been active for 150 years in the support and care of people in various emergency situations at more than 200 locations in Germany and abroad. As a networker in the medical and social field, we have a high level of expertise. Networking with doctors in private practice is a particular concern. "We are very pleased about the positive commitment and the trust placed in us and are convinced that we can make an important contribution to ensuring healthcare in the Admont region and expanding the network with all cooperation partners," says Hannes SticklerManaging Director of PVE Diakonissen GmbH.
Langfristige Lösung: Absicherung der medizinischen Versorgung
"Medical care is one of the most important and, above all, most sensitive issues in a community. Of course, this also goes hand in hand with securing this medical care for our residents in the long term. The intensive efforts and numerous negotiations have finally paid off. We have finally been able to find the longest-standing operator and partner in the form of the deaconesses - as early as the first meeting with Hannes Stickler, Managing Director of PVE Diakonissen GmbH. I am convinced of the professional work and the well thought-out concept for the best possible medical care for our community of Admont. A big thank you goes to the PVE Liezen team around Dr Kotzent and our retired doctors for securing care in the form of the current interim solution. I look forward to working with them in the future," said Mayor Christian HaiderMarket town of Admont.
Thanks to the doctors
"It is very important for the population of Admont that reliable, high-quality healthcare is guaranteed. With the takeover of the PVZ by the deaconesses and the extended opening hours to at least 40 hours, basic medical care for the population is now guaranteed again. Our thanks go to the doctors who provided medical care from April 2023 until the deaconesses took over in autumn 2023. Special thanks also go to all the people and organisations involved who have been working intensively for months on a permanent and long-term solution, who have repeatedly listened to our 'cries for help' from Admont and who will now guarantee continuous, high-quality basic medical care for the population of Admont," says the second deputy mayor of the municipality of Admont, Hannes Scheiblehner.
Stable operation guaranteed
"Three years ago, the Admont primary care centre was able to ensure healthcare provision in the region once again. A considerable sum was raised for the construction and operation of the health centre by Admont Abbey, the market town of Admont and the province of Styria. Dr Kotzent and his team of doctors have thankfully ensured stable operations over the last few months. I am very pleased that a regional, reliable and highly professional partner has now been found for the Admont Health Centre in the form of the deaconesses from Schladming. The deaconesses enjoy an excellent reputation in the region and beyond thanks to their decades of work. This means that basic care in the region will also be guaranteed in the future. We are looking forward to working well together," said the Economic Director of Admont Abbey Franz Pichler.
Employees are involved in the planning process
Die rechtlichen Vorbereitungen für diese Lösung im Gesundheitszentrum Admont sind derzeit in Bearbeitung. Es finden laufend Gespräche mit Gesundheitsfonds Steiermark, den Sozialversicherungsträgern, dem Eigentümer Stift Admont, der Gemeinde und den derzeitigen Betreibern statt. Außerdem sind die Mitarbeiter*innen des Gesundheitszentrums ab sofort in die weitere Planung miteinbezogen. Der Betrieb soll im 4. Quartal 2023 auf das Diakoniewerk übergehen.
Lösung im Gesundheitszentrum Admont: Öffnungszeiten mind. 40 Stunden
Die Öffnungszeiten des Gesundheitszentrums Admont sollen nach der Übernahme durch die PVE Diakonissen GmbH mindestens 40 Stunden an fünf Tagen pro Woche betragen. Zudem ist die Übernahme des bestehenden Personal und die Aufrechterhaltung der bisher angebotenen Leistungen geplant.
Derzeitige Öffnungszeiten des Gesundheitszentrums Admont (bis Herbst 2023): Montag bis Freitag 07:30 bis 12:30 Uhr, und am jeweils an Nachmittagen nach Bedarf und vorheriger Vereinbarung. Mehr über das Haus lesen Sie auf der Seite Health centre.
Further information on health care in Liezen:
www.gesund-in-liezen.at
Enquiry note:
- Styrian Health Fund
Cornelia Kröpfl, BA MA
+43 (0)676 / 8666 5416 or cornelia.kroepfl@gfstmk.at | www.gesundheitsfonds-steiermark.at
- Austrian Health Insurance Fund
presse@oegk.at | www.gesundheitskasse.at
