Nursing emergency in Pirmasens: Doctors and nurses raise the alarm!

Nursing emergency in Pirmasens: Doctors and nurses raise the alarm!

In the Pirmasens Hospital it is bubbling! At a gripping meeting of the "Green Ladies and Gentlemen", top -class guests met on Monday, including chief physician Dr. med. Michael Mullen and nursing director Bernd Henner. Dr. Mullen, an expert in internal medicine and gastroenterology, impressed the audience with the latest developments in medical technology. "Our state-of-the-art endoscopy devices with 4K monitor and artificial intelligence are real progress!" He enthused. These devices can recognize potential health risks such as colon polyps and malignant tumors at an early stage. The clinic also specializes in diabetology and is certified by the German Diabetes Society.

nursing emergency: alarming facts!

But the mood tipped when Marcel Schäfer, board member of the State Nursing Chamber of Rhineland-Palatinate, addressed the explosive situation in the care sector. "Demographic development is alarming! There are too few young people who opt for nursing professions while the need rises rapidly!" He warned. The nursing professions have historically organized themselves and are now fighting against the consequences of these failures. "The bureaucracy suffocates to us! We need more time for the patients, not for endless documentation!", Schäfer criticized the "noise culture" in the system. The State Nursing Chamber is committed to better payment and more staff, but the labor market is empty. "We have to fight for every specialist and even use abroad recruitment!" Added Henner.

The "Green Ladies and Gentlemen" have been an important support in the Pirmasen Hospital since 2011. They not only offer the patient care, but also help with small wishes, such as charging telephone cards or getting books. Their work is indispensable because they give the patient the feeling of not being alone in their need, adding the nursing staff. But the challenges in the healthcare system are enormous and the time is pushing!