Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz

What Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz does

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz is a Swiss non-profit association (gemeinnütziger Verein) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oberdorf, Canton Solothurn. It provides 24/7, 365-days-per-year pediatric home nursing care across the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, and Solothurn, serving families with infants, children, and adolescents who require hospital-level medical care in their home environment. The organization delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning intensive technical nursing (ventilation, tracheostomy, dialysis, chemotherapy), pediatric psychiatric home nursing, palliative and end-of-life care, wound care, diabetes management, and case management with bereavement support.

The organization operates under a formal public mandate from municipalities and cantons, with approximately 90% of operating costs reimbursed through Swiss health insurers (KVG), invalidity insurance (IV), and cantonal/municipal contributions. The remaining ~10% is funded through donations, membership fees (CHF 50/year), and patron contributions (minimum CHF 30/year). Customer acquisition is referral-driven from major Swiss children's hospitals (UKBB, KSA, KSB, Inselspital, Kinderspital Zürich, HUG, LUKS, CHUV) and pediatricians, supplemented by a direct triage phone line staffed by nursing professionals.

Governance is provided by a board of directors including medical and political representatives, with operational leadership shared between co-directors Lucia Vogt (Geschäftsleitung) and Regula Buder (Deputy Director and Quality Manager). The organization is affiliated with Kinder-Spitex Schweiz and Spitex Verband Schweiz, maintains a public-facing ambassador in SRF Meteo presenter Sandra Boner, and produces annual reports, experience reports, and a podcast series to support donor engagement and public awareness.

Name

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz

Legal name

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz

Website

https://spitexkinder.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz is a Swiss non-profit founded in 1997 that provides 24/7 specialized pediatric home nursing care across the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, and Solothurn. It serves families with seriously ill children needing hospital-level care at home under a public cantonal mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Home Healthcare Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (621610), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Home Health & Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (HLAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI), Pediatric Skilled Home Nursing (Private Duty Nursing) (HSABACAL), Overnight Respite Care (HSABAGAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric home care
• Home nursing services
• Palliative care
• Psychiatric nursing
• Wound care management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Reimbursement: Swiss health insurers (Krankenkassen) cover approximately 90% of care costs under mandatory health insurance (KVG). Rates are set per canton based on official tariff agreements.
2. Public Mandate Funding: Municipalities and cantons fund a portion of services under the organization's public mandate, covering costs not met by health insurers.
3. Donations and Membership Fees: Private donations, membership fees (CHF 50/year), and patron contributions (minimum CHF 30/year) fund uncovered services such as case management and bereavement support. Regiobank account and QR payment slip available for donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz provides 24/7 professional pediatric home nursing care for sick infants, children, and adolescents across the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, and Solothurn. Services include intensive technical nursing (ventilation, dialysis, insulin pumps, chemotherapy), pediatric palliative care, outreach psychiatric nursing, and wound care — all delivered in the child's home environment under a family-centered care model.

Product overview

Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz operates as a non-profit association providing comprehensive pediatric home healthcare services across cantons Aargau, Basel-Land, and Solothurn. The organization offers a unified service portfolio centered on 24/7 pediatric home care, supplemented by specialized offerings including pediatric palliative care, psychiatric nursing, wound care, home dialysis support, diabetes management, and home chemotherapy administration. All services follow a family-centered care approach, aiming to keep children in their familiar home environment and reduce hospital stays. Funding comes primarily from health insurers, disability insurance, and municipalities (90%), with additional support from donations covering case management and bereavement services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Home Care (Kinderspitex) 24/7 professional nursing care for sick infants, children, and adolescents delivered in their home environment, including intensive technical nursing for tracheostomy, mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, and dialysis support.
• Pediatric Palliative Care Specialized palliative care and end-of-life support for children with life-limiting conditions, including bereavement support for families, with 24/7 availability during care periods.
• Psychiatric Nursing (Psychiatrische Pflege) Mobile psychiatric nursing care for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, OCD, and behavioral challenges, using evidence-based methods such as mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy (KVT) with exposure and response management.
• Wound Care (Wundexpertin) Expert wound care services provided by certified wound specialists for children with complex wound care needs.
• Dialysis Care at Home Peritoneal dialysis administration and monitoring for children with kidney disease, including training for parents and complex medical equipment management with quality assurance processes.
• Diabetes Management Support Insulin therapy management, glucose monitoring, insulin pump support, and carbohydrate calculation assistance for children with Type 1 diabetes, including support for school attendance and self-management independence.
• Home Chemotherapy Administration Administration of intravenous chemotherapy treatments at home for pediatric oncology patients, enabling children to remain in familiar surroundings during treatment.
• Case Management and Bereavement Support Case management services and grief counseling for families, funded through donations as these services are not covered by health insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of costs covered by public payers (health insurers, IV, municipalities)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spitex Verband SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for Swiss non-profit Spitex organizations. Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz is a member, connecting it to the broader Swiss home care network.
• Kinder-Spitex SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of pediatric Spitex organizations in Switzerland. Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz is affiliated, connecting it with other regional pediatric home care providers and coordinating with cantonal health directorates.
• SRF (Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegula Buder appeared on SRF TV program 'Aeschbacher' (2018) discussing pediatric palliative care. SRF Meteo presenter Sandra Boner serves as organizational ambassador, leveraging her media platform for public awareness.
• Tele ZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClaudia Steinmann interviewed Regula Buder on Tele Z (2018) in segment 'Wenn Kinder sterben, gehört Weinen zum Beruf' on pediatric palliative care.
• Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor children's hospital referral partner and source of ongoing patient admissions. Also referenced in the Elternnetz.ch advisory network coordinated by UKBB pediatric staff.
• Entlastungsdienst SRK Aargau, Aargau-Solothurn, Basel Stadt, Basel-LandschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-referenced as a related resource for families of children with disabilities. While not a formal partnership, the organizations serve overlapping populations and are listed as complementary services on Kinderspitex's referral resource page.
• Swiss Diabetes KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association supporting families with Type 1 diabetic children. Referenced as a peer support and resource network for parents, with exchange of practical and technical tips.
• Pro InfirmisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss disability counseling organization referenced as a resource for families with disabled children. Helps families navigate administrative processes and access support services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pro Juventute: Swiss foundation supporting children and families with social, health, and developmental challenges; comparable as a non-profit operating across cantons with public mandate, family-centered services, and donation-funded gaps.
• Pro Infirmis: Swiss disability support organization offering counseling, case management, and navigation services to families with disabled children; complementary rather than competitive, and explicitly cross-referenced on Kinderspitex's resource page.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Switzerland: Swiss arm of a global non-profit supporting families of seriously ill children through accommodation and family services near children's hospitals; comparable in mission (keeping families together during pediatric illness) and donation-based funding model.
• Stiftung Wunderlampe: Swiss foundation granting wishes to seriously ill children, operating in the same pediatric serious-illness support space with a donation-based funding model and brand-ambassador-driven awareness.

Direct peers

• Spitex Verband Schweiz: National umbrella association of Swiss non-profit Spitex organizations, of which Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz is a member. Comparable as the coordinating body for home-care providers operating under cantonal mandates with public-payer reimbursement models.
• SRK Entlastungsdienst (Swiss Red Cross Respite Service): Swiss Red Cross operates Entlastungsdienste across cantons providing respite care to families with disabled or seriously ill children, directly overlapping Kinderspitex's overnight respite and family support services.

Regional players

• Spitex Solothurn: Canton-level Spitex organization operating in Solothurn alongside Kinderspitex's headquarters canton, sharing the same tariff structure and public-payer model for general home care.
• Spitex Aargau: Generalist home-care Spitex organization operating across Canton Aargau, overlapping the same geographic region as Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz and competing for the same cantonal mandate and reimbursement framework, though without pediatric specialization.
• Spitex Basel-Landschaft: Regional Spitex organization serving Canton Basel-Landschaft under the same cantonal public-mandate framework as Kinderspitex, providing adult home care that overlaps adjacent patient populations and funding sources.

Broad incumbents

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large US-based home health provider operating a Pediatric Home Health division delivering skilled nursing to medically complex children (ventilator, tracheostomy, IV therapy) — directly comparable service model and clinical specialization, but operating at much larger scale and as a for-profit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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