Mainz/Berlin. The new Social Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Dörte Schall (SPD), rejects a relaxation of the quota for qualified nursing workers. In her first speech to the state parliament in Mainz, Schall spoke out in favor of improving the working conditions of employees and supporting people who put their heart and soul into this profession. Despite the sometimes difficult working conditions, the work should not be taken for granted.
The CDU opposition justified its demand by saying that Qualified workforce quota flexibility is significantly reduced. This leads to temporary work and the inability to occupy beds and the bankruptcy of facilities.
Flexibility restricted by quota!?
The Minister of Social Affairs said she did not see these obstacles. Schall had only been sworn in as a new minister in the cabinet of the new Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) one day before the debate. According to the nursing society, the state chamber of nursing, the social association VdK and representatives of the practice, nursing in Rhineland-Palatinate is at its limit. The representatives are calling for urgent reforms, especially of the state government and the nursing care funds.
In private caregivers The skilled worker quota has been repeatedly criticized for being too rigid and, moreover, difficult to comply with because the labor market does not provide enough skilled workers. The quota is handled differently in each country. (dpa/hom)