Public Policy Measure

The National Network for Long-term Integrated Care – Rede Nacional de Cuidados Continuados Integrados (RNCCI) consists of continuing healthcare and/or social support units and teams, and a set of integrated continuing mental healthcare units and teams, which originate from local community services, covering hospitals, health centres, social security services, entities form social economy and local authorities. The RNCCI is implemented by the Ministries of Health and Labour, Solidarity and Social Security.

The Level 1 Paediatric Integrated Care Inpatient Unit (UCIP Level 1) provide health care and social support following an episode of acute illness or to prevent deterioration of a chronic condition, focusing on rehabilitation, re-ablement, maintenance and palliative care for children in situations of dependency, with a view to their reintegration into family and community life.

This public policy measure is regulated by Decree-Law No. 101/2006, of 6 June, in its current wording, and by Ministerial Order No. 343/2015, of 12 October, in its current wording.

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