Samenvatting

The care sector in the Netherlands is currently in a difficult position. From 2015 on, the law 'Long-term care' will be reformed, the law 'Separation living and care' is implemented and local authorities need to take over the responsibilities for the care of its inhabitants. This causes a lot of shifts in the care system and in the position of elderly in nursing homes. This thesis researches the possibility for the organization 'Zuster in Huis' to introduce foreign nurses in nursing homes for a lower price than the care is offered at this moment.
The situation described above opens an opportunity for the organization ´Zuster in Huis´. This research shows that 'Zuster in Huis' has the capabilities to accommodate these foreign nurses in Dutch nursing homes on certain conditions. One of the conditions is that they should start facilitating accommodations in a nursing home for their nurses who provide 24-hour care for residents of a nursing home. More research is needed if the organization takes over a nursing home. Furthermore, it is advised that partnerships with nursing homes are to be set up.
Since the current legislation will possibly only be implemented in 2015, the outcome of the questionnaires may not have an impact on the total outcome of this thesis.
The conditions for the East-European nurses need to be taken into account and should not work under conditions that violate the Dutch law. 'Zuster in Huis' has experience in international recruiting and has multiple agencies that provide them suitable nurses.
At this moment, 'Zuster in Huis' is working extramurally and accommodate East-European nurses in the homes of clients that need 24-hour care. This thesis tries to find an answer to the question if 'Zuster in Huis' can also provide intramural care. Therefore, partnerships with nursing homes and real estate agents that manage nursing homes will have an effect on the introduction of 'Zuster in Huis' in nursing homes.
The financing is another aspect that needs to be taken into account. This research shows that the total financing requires more detailed research.
This thesis is useful for the organization 'Zuster in Huis' and for care institutions, because it can contribute to the continuation of nursing homes. Overall, it shows the conditions that need to be taken into account to introduce foreign nurses in nursing homes