Draft Regulation for Integrated Community Assistance proposed for approval

Regulament cu privire la asistența comunitară integrată

The "Draft Regulation for Integrated Community Assistance" was introduced by the Government of the Republic of Moldova in 2023, building upon earlier pilot projects in three districts, including the integrated care model approved by the Falesti District Council at the end of 2020. It is implemented at the local level in the Republic of Moldova, specifically involving local public administrations (Level I and II) and community-based institutions. The regulation aims to integrate health, social, and other services for continuous, comprehensive support, promoting a shift from a disease-centered to a person-centered care model, particularly focusing on the complex needs of vulnerable populations. To develop the capacities of those involved in the process and to establish an efficient management in the field of integrated care, seminars are organized on basic elements of integrated care, organizational culture and individual-centered approach, involving experts from the International Foundation for Integrated Care. The regulation also places special emphasis on community involvement, encouraging the support of vulnerable groups through volunteers and civil society organizations. Local public administrations and other cooperating entities are required to ensure the necessary infrastructure and funding for service delivery, including transportation, home care, and cleaning services.