Question NW366 to the Minister of Health
07 March 2024 - NW366
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Health
In light of the staff shortages in the healthcare facilities of the Republic, what specific measures has his department put in place to ensure that when other staff members are on leave there is adequate manpower on duty to ensure the smooth running of healthcare facilities?
Reply:
As a standard practice, staff submit their annual leave plans to their managers in the beginning of the year. Managers analyse the plans and allocate the leave days in such a way that there will be service coverage at all times. Managers discuss the allocations with the staff, reach agreements and finalise the unit or section leave plans. Any unavoidable deviation from the agreed upon plan is managed by seconding staff from other facilities so that service coverage is adhered to.
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