Nurse shortage strains emergency care at Mora hospital

The emergency department in Mora faces major staffing problems. Several nurses have resigned and the situation is described as acute.

The emergency department in Mora lacks staff for nearly 160 work shifts. Care is thus pushed to the limit.

Nurse Kalle Cederberg has chosen to stay. He is worried about patient safety.

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