The group of experts responsible for proposing a solution for emergency obstetrics and birthing groups in National Health Service (SNS) hospitals has proposed to the government to close SOS care in two hospitals in Greater Lisbon and two in the geographical area of the regional administration of the center.
The minister stressed that the government would conduct a “careful evaluation” of the initial study that suggested “several measures, including the eventual closure of maternity hospitals”.
“I can’t tell you if they’ll close or not, we’ll make an assessment. Never (close) in the next few months, certainly not until the end of the yearHe emphasized that he was committed to ensuring that the public maternity system “works”.
Manuel Pizarro also said that “the decision to close maternity hospitals, for example,” would be taken by the NHS executive direction.
The minister also added that “The winter plan is being prepared not only for maternity hospitals”He pointed out that he is aware of the problems of doctors’ schedules during Christmas and New Year.
“We are preparing a plan for the winter not only for maternity hospitals. It is being prepared very actively. But I do not have a magic wand that will ensure that everything will work perfectly,” he emphasized, adding that health centers’ working hours may be extended if the device crisis monitoring system Respiratory provides for this.
The largest amount in recent years
in great interviewAs the minister mentioned it The amount of the state budget for health, which is about 15 billion euros, is “the largest in recent years”adding that there is “flexibility in transferring money to expenses with hospital workers.”
Manuel Pizarro said that evaluating professionals is one of the priorities of his rule, also stressing that “sometimes the problem is not money (budget) but changing strict rules that do not value people.”
“Negotiations with the nurses and doctors will begin in the coming weeks.”He said, explaining that there is an obligation for nurses in counting career points that were interrupted a few years ago.
“This will allow nurses to move up a step or two in their profession, which can really make a huge difference,” he explained.
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