Älvdalens municipality has entered crisis mode due to staff shortages in care and welfare services along with rising care needs ahead of summer.
The municipality announced the decision on its website. Kristian Koivumäki, municipal director, says the situation is challenging but that the focus remains on ensuring safe care for users. The causes are listed as shortages of nurses and assistant nurses, more people requiring advanced care, and the municipality's increased responsibility for home health services. The municipality is taking steps including hiring temporary staff, redistributing personnel, reviewing vacation plans, and mapping competencies. The crisis mode means coordinating resources for faster decisions. The goal is that all users receive necessary care, with possible prioritization based on medical needs.
