The restructuring of medical staffing in Bergamo hospitals is well underway, with significant changes and progress being made to ensure the provision of quality public healthcare services in the region.
The initiative, which began in December with a resolution aimed at eliminating contracts with cooperatives supplying medical personnel, is continuing despite recent legal challenges. The decision to reduce reliance on cooperatives in favor of recruiting new doctors through various channels has led to positive developments in the regional healthcare system.
At Asst Papa Giovanni, outsourcing agreements for medical staff have been limited to a specific cooperative covering a fewer number of shifts compared to previous years. The trend is expected to be carefully evaluated with the contract set to expire at the end of September. Meanwhile, recruitment efforts for specialists in emergency-urgency are ongoing, with incentives in place to attract frontline professionals to bolster the workforce.
At Asst Bergamo Est, the elimination of outsourcing for emergency rooms has been achieved through the recruitment of new doctors, including freelancers. The company has also focused on activating agreements with other healthcare facilities and incentivizing employees to ensure the independence and quality of the services rendered.
Similarly, Asst Bergamo Ovest has ceased collaborations with cooperatives since 2019 and has been successful in contracting freelance medical professionals for emergency services and anesthesia and resuscitation. The recruitment process is ongoing, with a focus on bringing in qualified specialists through the Areu tender.
Overall, the restructuring of medical staffing in Bergamo hospitals signifies a step towards a more sustainable and efficient healthcare system, with a renewed emphasis on recruiting skilled professionals and fostering partnerships within the healthcare community. The efforts to improve the quality of public healthcare services in the region are commendable and are expected to yield positive outcomes for both healthcare providers and patients.