Ängelholm hospital has halved waiting times for children's tonsillectomies by training assistant nurses to assist in procedures. Chief physician Madeleine calls the initiative a 'joy project'. More than 200 children have been operated on so far.
Ängelholm hospital has reduced queues for children's tonsillectomies by half. This follows a new approach training assistant nurses to assist surgeons during the procedures, as reported by P4 Malmöhus on Swedish Radio.
The initiative has enabled over 200 children to undergo surgery more quickly so far. Chief physician Madeleine expresses satisfaction: "A major skills boost for the assistant nurses and much joy for the children. A joy project, simply put."
The Vårdförbundet union has criticized the move, arguing it lowers competence requirements in healthcare. The hospital maintains that patient safety has not been affected.
