Shortfacts - April 2019

Maximum security of supply

The new minimum staffing levels for nursing staff pose challenges for hospitals of all sizes. Saarbrücken Hospital adapted to this development at an early stage and is well prepared for the Nursing Staff Reinforcement Act. For years, the teaching hospital of Saarland University has focused on flexibility in working hours and transparency in duty scheduling. The maximum care provider is supported by Atoss Medical Solution, an integrated software for working time management and staff scheduling. At Saarbrücken Hospital, digital workforce management is an immense help in complying with legal requirements. The software also supports Saarbrücken Hospital in digital shift planning and qualifications management. Those responsible can manage their nursing staff, whether assistants or specialists, in exactly the way required by new regulations. The midnight statistics from the SAP-based hospital information system serve as the basis for daily planning. On this basis, intraday adjustments can be made at short notice if necessary, making the hospital more agile and flexible in its planning.