Unrest in the Salzkammergut: Hospital supply under pressure!

Unrest in the Salzkammergut: Hospital supply under pressure!

The Salzkammergut faces a new challenge in health care, which heats up the minds of the community representatives and the population. As the Krone , an eight -member commission under the direction of Health State Councilor Karlheinz Kornhäusl presented the controversial "Plan B" for hospital care in the region. This could have far-reaching consequences for the hospitals in Stainach-Pürgg, Schladming, Bad Aussee and Rottenmann.

The mayor of Grundlsee, Franz Steinegger, is skeptical about the new plan, which he sees as injustice for the region. "This is not enough to deal with the local conditions and needs," says Steinegger, who pursues new information and consultations every day. This meets broad approval among the local chiefs who expressed their concerns in a first crisis meeting on Wednesday evening.

requirement for equivalence

The mayors of the region agree that the “Plan B” does not see the hospitals as an equivalent partner. Thomas Schönauer, the mayor of Bad Aussee, announced that it would get the opinion of the population and the hospital staff in order to obtain a better picture of the situation. A first meeting for further discussion is already planned for Friday, because after all it is about the health care of people on site.

The new plans are part of a more comprehensive approach to improve hospital care in Styria. With “Plan B”, the state policy has recognized a need for restructuring, which should also take into account the costs, personnel requirements and the implementation period. The Kleine Zeitung emphasizes that the health committee under the chairwoman Sandra Holasek (ÖVP) already listened to the subject on June 17, around a solid basis To create decisions.

the health policy framework

An important part of this development is the Styrian structural plan Health, which is updated every five years in order to take into account the changed supply situation. The regional structural plan Health Styria 2025, part of the long -term plan until 2035, includes a wide range of topics, including outpatient care, rehabilitation and even palliative care. The need for modern solutions is clearly recognizable. The Health Fund Styria ensures that high-quality medical care can be guaranteed in the future.

The coming days will be crucial to clarify what health care in the region will look like. The mayors have decided to stand up for the interests of their communities. Because there is nothing else to do than look closely and to focus on the voice of the population. In the Salzkammergut, where life is often directly connected to nature, health care must be an integral part of the quality of life.