On Tuesday, the health and medical care committee held a committee meeting for the first time via video link.
It was stated, among other things, that the material consumption is good, in addition to mouth protection.
- Just like in the rest of the country, we see that the use of mouth guards is now gaining momentum, not least thanks to the Public Health Agency's updated recommendations on mouth guards and visors in patient-centered care.
There is no shortage right now and we are doing everything we can to ensure that there is no shortage, says Magne Hovland, administrative communicator.
Has an escalation plan
Now during the autumn, more people are cared for at Gotland's hospital compared with this spring.
- The number of hospitals has increased and we have an escalation plan in case we will need to change priorities, says Magne Hovland.
At the same time, they are currently struggling with a large sickness absence of healthcare staff.
- Sick leave is high in both primary care and specialist care.
We notice this much more than last spring, says Magne Hovland.