The government says emergencies in “some fifty hospitals” across France are in a “state of tension”

2024-08-20 10:20:42
On May 16, 2024, Frédéric Valletoux, representative of the resigned Minister of Health and Prevention, met with the Ministry of Health at the Emergency Medical Services Call Handling and Supervision Center during a visit to the University Hospital Center of Bordeaux in southwestern France. Professionals.

emergency“About fifty hospitals” French “Currently in a state of tension” Due to staff shortages, it was announced on Tuesday that from August 20 to western france Resigned Health Minister Frédéric Valletoux did not specify how many factories must be closed in whole or in part. “A little better than last summer, in any case, the tension will not be as bad as in 2022”he added.

Endless waiting times, regulatory measures (unable to handle emergencies without 15:00 advance notice), or even complete closures: as every summer, emergency services face difficulties, especially due to a lack of staff, which changes during the holidays. is particularly prominent.

Last week, Marc Noizet, president of the SAMU-Urgences de France federation, assessed the situation “At least the same as 2023, if not worse”and “Beaded Seal” This is the case in most of the region, except for Île-de-France and a few places hosting Olympic events.

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“Specific problems are solved concretely”

Frédéric Valletoux acknowledged western france estimate“There are indeed some subtle situations that require supervision.”. For example, at Brest University Hospital, “Average wait time between arrival and departure from the emergency room (…), You can go up at nine o’clock» In recent weeks, but usually in “Six or seven o’clock”he said.

But the authorities found “Specific problems are solved concretely” and recent steps taken by the administration, such as upgrading night and weekend shifts for hospital staff, “bear fruit” : “It’s easier to recruit (…) During this summer »assured the resigning minister.

Nursing Services (SAS) – a phone platform that brings together SAMU and local doctors to find patients appointments within 24 to 48 hours – “Now present in 93% of areas” and will be generalized “End of September”he clarified.

Following the passage of a law in 2023 that is still to be implemented, clinics will soon “Participate in ongoing care, weekends, evenings and public holidays”today mainly provided by public hospitals.

About France Inter MilanHe was informed by Arnaud Robinet, President of the French Hospital Federation (FHF) ‘Very contrasting and heterogeneous situation’ in the territory. he called “Strengthening complementarity between public and private sectors” And in “Internal Reorganization” Institutional and occupational attractiveness.

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