Strained situation with increased staff absence in the healthcare in Region Jönköping County

In the clip above: this is how the medical clinic in Jönköping handles staff absence.

With an increase in covid, influenza and RS virus at the same time in society, the region's various healthcare operations are noticing that short-term absences among staff are increasing.

At the infection clinic at Ryhov county hospital, 3 out of 6 specialists are absent, which means that they are forced to prioritize the urgent cases.

- Before the Christmas weekend, the situation is strained in several areas.

It is both about employees who are sick but also about staff who are forced to babysit for sick children, says Patrick Nzamba, HR Director Region Jönköping County.

Difficult staff absences also at the health centers

The absence is also noticeable at the health centres.

- We have a tough challenge on the staffing side.

After all, it is important that the staff are at home if they have symptoms, says Lotta Larsdotter, director of the health centers Bra Liv.