The Balearic Minister of Health, Manuela García, said this Thursday in Ibiza that the complement of difficult coverage is “totally assured and fixed”, being regulated by decree law. García has conveyed this message to the Balearic Nursing Union (Satse) and to the Balearic Medical Union (Simebal-CESM), clearing doubts about its continuity. According to the consellera, this complement and the one of compensation for residence “are two different concepts” and has denied categorically that they are going to join, as some unions fear. “The bonus is 100% guaranteed and if there is a place where its effect is clearly seen, it is in Ibiza, where many professionals have been recruited in services that were in a situation of significant deficit,” he stressed. García also ruled out possible union mobilizations, assuring that the bonus will not be touched or eliminated, a measure that he described as essential to guarantee coverage in areas with difficulties in attracting healthcare personnel.
Inauguration of the Ca na Majora center: a breakthrough for chronically ill patients
The councilor has taken advantage of her visit to the island to inaugurate the new intermediate care center Ca na Majoraa pioneering facility for the care of complex and advanced chronic patients. “The center will mean a before and after in chronic patient care, improving their recovery and rehabilitation with a comprehensive approach,” explained Garcia. The resource currently has 15 single rooms, a gymnasium, consultation rooms, dining room and spaces for family care, located on the first floor of building J. It is expected that next spring another 15 rooms will be set up on the upper floor, bringing the total to 30. For the moment, the center has received its first two patients, with the plan to progressively incorporate more from the Can Misses Hospital, according to the needs derived.
Reduced waiting times and housing for sanitary facilities
García also highlighted advances in the reduction of waiting times for surgical interventions and specialized consultations. According to the councilor, the waiting time for surgery has fallen from 151 to 89 days, and consultations are beginning to show a similar trend. In relation to the initiatives to facilitate access to housing for healthcare professionals, García celebrated the fact that the service that connects property owners with healthcare professionals has made it possible to find housing for a hundred workers. With these measures, the councilor reaffirmed the Balearic Government’s commitment to improving healthcare services in Ibiza, making progress in the coverage of vacancies, reducing waiting times and strengthening healthcare resources for the island’s population.
