In Janské Lázně, we provide specialized care not only in the form of a classic spa (in the Comprehensive Spa Care program), but also in the form of a Specialized Treatment Institute (OLÚ). This form of care is intended for patients requiring intensive rehabilitation and professional supervision..
1) What is treatment at the OLU?
Treatment in Specialized medical institution (OLÚ) is an intensive rehabilitation program focused on patients with more serious health conditions. Unlike regular spa care, there is a greater emphasis on the frequency and intensity of individual therapies under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team..
2) Rules for issuing and approving a proposal
Submitting a Proposal for medical rehabilitation care in a specialized medical facility is not that different from a proposal for Comprehensive Spa Care, but it has certain specifics:
- Before submitting a proposal for inpatient rehabilitation, the patient must complete outpatient rehabilitation in their place of residence.
- The proposal has its own special form, one for children and one for adults. You can find both downloadable on this page
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The proposal is issued by your treating physician (specialist - e.g. neurologist, rehabilitation physician, orthopedist) or a general practitioner on the recommendation of a specialist..
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The proposal must be approved by the reviewing physician of your health insurance company..
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The approved proposal is valid for 6 months (for children) / 3 months (for adults) from the date of issue, within which treatment must begin..
- The proposal is not guided by a list of indications (as is the case with Comprehensive Spa Care), but by diagnosis.
3) What diagnoses are treated in Janské Lázně?
We specialize primarily in the treatment of the following indications:
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Neurological diseases: Conditions after cerebrovascular accidents, multiple sclerosis, polio, conditions after injuries and surgeries of the brain and spinal cord.
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Musculoskeletal system diseases: Conditions after severe injuries and surgeries of the spine and joints, muscle diseases.
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Respiratory disease: Especially in pediatric patients and specific chronic conditions.
You can find a list of adult and pediatric diagnoses treated in Janské Lázně here.
4) Length of stay
The length of stay is determined for both children and adults. individually according to needs and diagnosis by the doctor in the hospital. The usual length of stay is 4–8 weeks.
5) Specifics and benefits of treatment in Specialized medical institution (OLU)
A stay in the OLÚ regime offers unique opportunities that standard spa care does not allow:
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Intensive rehabilitation: The program includes a higher number of procedures and individual exercises per day.
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Stay with assistance: For patients with a high level of dependence on the help of another person and without the possibility of their own accompaniment.
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Extension option: If the patient's health condition requires it and there is a possibility of further improvement, the spa doctor may suggest an extension of the stay.
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Combination with spa care: A great advantage is that treatment at the OLÚ can be completed even in a year when the patient has already received Comprehensive Spa Care (KLP), or in a year when they are not entitled to KLP for indication reasons.. OLÚ and spas are two different reimbursement systems that are not mutually exclusive