Buurtzorg

Buurtzorg is a Dutch home healthcare organization that emphasizes community-based care through self-managed teams of nurses. Instead of traditional hierarchical management, these teams operate autonomously to provide personalized, holistic support to individuals in their own homes. This approach promotes efficiency, better patient relationships, and high-quality care by empowering staff and minimizing bureaucracy. Buurtzorg’s model has gained international recognition for its effectiveness, demonstrating that patient-centered, community-oriented healthcare can be delivered sustainably and compassionately outside of large, conventional systems.