About us

In addition to the three AFG meetings a year, we work in various Working groups, on current Consultations and are committed to the professionalization of home care. You can find more information at Home care and Projects & Engagement.

The Co-Presidium

NameWork locationMy motivation for working at AFG Spitex Pflege
Janet LückSpitex ABSI joined AFG Spitex to network and promote the further development and professionalization of home care. My goal is to sustainably improve the quality of care by sharing expertise and innovative approaches. In this way, I want to make a concrete contribution to optimizing care and support in Spitex organizations.
 Nicole OberhänsliCare training OberhänsliI joined AfG Spitex Pflege in order to be able to adequately meet the challenges of outpatient care and to network nationally.
My specialist interest lies in our clients, for whom I can provide nursing and medical care in their familiar environment and ensure the best possible care.


Brief portraits of the members

NameWork locationMy motivation for working at AFG Spitex Pflege
Mirjam Aschwanden HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts  
 Sonja BächiSpitex WinterthurDeveloping solutions in partnership, bringing together empirical knowledge and the latest findings with the aim of participatory, multi-professional and therefore evidence-based healthcare.
Better EstherSpitex Switzerland 
 Manuela BîrneaSenevita AgContribute to the professionalization of Spitex care through networking and professional exchange within AFG.
 Ball holder - Humek MichèleSpitex BubikonI'm in the AFG Spitex because it's a new professional field for me after a long time in an acute hospital and I can easily network with other professionals from the Spitex sector. I find these opportunities to exchange ideas very valuable and useful. A lively, tangible AFG Spitex  is certainly an enrichment for everyone involved and strengthens our professional image.

Bühlmann Fabienne

Spitex Region Liestal

Exchanging ideas and networking with professionals from the same field is extremely valuable to me. Outpatient care offers a wide range of challenging topics, which are discussed and addressed at AFG Spitex. I would very much like to be involved in this process.

Emine Bytyqi

Limmattal Regional Spitex Service


 Cadruvi AnninaSpitex Chur

I want to exchange ideas and network with other professionals who work in Spitex.

I also hope to be able to jointly develop solutions for priority challenges in outpatient care within the AFG. This should create a bridge between research and practice.

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 Elisa's dessertsSpitex Blumagnolia SAI would like to represent Ticino in the AFG Spitex in order to find input and support for the further development of my role as a nursing expert and the nursing practice of my Spitex organization. I would like to remain scientifically active and advocate for the further professional development of Spitex care in Switzerland.
Egloff Marlise  
Fringer AndréGo away 

Gafner Dinah

Spitex Bern


 Gasses MariaSpitex Canton ZugThe AFG enables me to exchange expertise and network for professional development. The joint appearance supports a better positioning of Spitex in the care sector and in the healthcare system.
 Romina HauserSolicarThe need for care in the home environment is growing in terms of quantity and complexity. Despite an increasing shortage of specialists, networking, innovative ideas, shared knowledge and a little pragmatism are needed to ensure the highest possible quality and security of care for clients and their relatives in the long term. Family caregivers in particular are in a key position here, which we must support and recognize even more in the future.
 Sonja HöhnCareum UniversityI see professional networking as one of the most important resources in today's world. At AFG Spitex, we work on current issues/topics relating to care at home and support the professionalization of care. 
 Hollenstein NicoleSpitex ZurichAFG Spitex enables me to network, exchange knowledge and experience and communicate this transparently to the outside world. The current and future challenges in Spitex can only be overcome together, which is why I am a member of AFG Spitex.
Imhof LorenzNursing Science & Care GmbH 
Inner Maure EstherThurvita AG Home Care 

Melanie Inniger

Cantonal Hospital Authority EOC: Clinical expert

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I am in AFG Spitex because the exchange and the joint activities

to strengthen Spitex care and thus the provision of care for the population in

high quality now and in the future.

 Janz DeborahGerontological advice center SiLI see outpatient care as an important setting for the future, which has a lot of potential for further development. I would like to play my part and network with professional colleagues. AFG also brings nursing research and practice closer together.
 Jenkins RachelSpitex ZurichBy networking and working together in the AFG, we can jointly further develop evidence-based specialist care and thus contribute to better quality client care. Together we can achieve more interprofessionally and in terms of health policy. This is what I am committed to in the AFG.
 Azra KarabegovicSpitex ZurichContribute to the professionalization of nursing care through networked thinking and professional exchange.
 Jennifer KummliBetter nursingThe future challenges of Spitex can only be overcome through networking, professional exchange and joint learning. I am committed to a visible, strong and professional Spitex.

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 Claudia LötscherSpitex Basel 
 Ursina Mathis-SiegristSpitex ZurichIn the AFG, I can exchange ideas and information on an interprofessional basis. As a member of AFG Spitex, I have the opportunity to develop and help shape the future of our profession.
 Messerli BettinaSpitex WinterthurBy networking and exchanging information on specialist topics, we can meet the challenges of outpatient care together, look for solutions and continue to develop in our roles.
 Näf MelanieSpitex St. Gallen AGI would like to exchange and deepen my knowledge with other experts and expand my network
Ohlhorst SusanneSpitex Gaiserwald 
 Count Palatine JuliaJoint practice BaumaExchange and promote networking between Spitex care experts and APNs in GP practices. Also contribute to improving the quality of care in the home setting.
 Pricey MarinaSpitex LucerneAt AFG, I can network and contribute to strong and effective care.
 Reichart ChristineSpitex ZurichIt is important to network, exchange ideas, reflect together and make your experiences and achievements visible to others. In the AfG, we can develop basic principles that will be important for other committed professionals.
Rosser MichèleSpitex Pratteln 


Spitex Basel


Saynisch KirstenSpitex RegioArbon 
 Angela SchnelliSpitex Association ThurgauSpitex is an important branch of healthcare in Switzerland that is constantly faced with new and growing challenges. The dynamics, the wide range of tasks and the high relevance of relationship work make Spitex one of the most exciting areas of care for me.
Shori PhilipThe sun is setting 
Seljmani VjolcaSpitex Association SG/AR/AI 
 Claudia Siebenhaar

Gerisana Care AG

Medgate

MediX Practice Friesenberg

AFG Spitex offers a platform for exchanging information on topics that affect and concern outpatient care throughout Switzerland. We benefit from the exchange of new findings from practice and theory and can incorporate these experiences into our daily work. Networking within the AFG makes a significant contribution to the development of an APN role in the field of outpatient care.

Stadelmann Riana

RaJoVita Foundation


Samuel Stenz

Spitex Basel


Steiger Carole

Better Nursing


Ivan the Caretaker

Joël Kinderspitex Foundation


Thilo FriederikeBern University of Applied Sciences Health 
 Claudia WildiSpitex NidwaldenBecause Spitex care is facing more and more challenges due to the increasing complexity and multi-morbidity of clients on the one hand and economic and political factors on the other. In order to respond to these challenges, it is important to network in order to exchange specialist knowledge and develop strategies together and thus strengthen the position of Spitex.
Hansruedi ZölchIndependent consultant Practice for outpatient psychiatric care