New paths for the clinic: no disadvantages despite the KAV exit

New paths for the clinic: no disadvantages despite the KAV exit

The current decision of the Aschaffenburg-Alzenau Clinic to end membership in the municipal employers' association (KAV) has beaten big waves in the region and unsettled many employees. The open letter from the clinic management has the goal of counteracting these concerns and ensuring more clarity.

a break with tradition?

The decision to leave the KAV is not referred to by the clinic management as a "tapping". Rather, she confirms that the existing labor and collective agreements continue to apply. This affects both wages and the additional agreements of the employees. The dynamic collective agreement for the public service (TVöD), to which many employees have a legal claim, remains what the situation keeps stable for the employees.

flexibility as a new strategy

The demographic challenges in the healthcare system should not be underestimated. The shortage of skilled workers ensures that the workload for the existing staff increases. With the termination of KAV membership, the clinic would therefore like to introduce new, more flexible work models. These should better match the life phases of the employees and offer attractive overall conditions in order to position the clinic more strongly as an employer. For example, a right to vote is discussed that gives employees the opportunity to choose between the previous salary system and new, more flexible conditions.

The influence on the region

The Aschaffenburg-Alzenau Clinic is a central institution of health care in the region. A stable and attractive working environment for employees is crucial to ensure the supply of the population. In view of an impending shortage of around 40 million euros, it is becoming increasingly important to find innovative solutions in order to cope with the financial challenges and the shortage of skilled workers. This could improve both the supply situation as well as location attractiveness for future employees in the long term.

transparent communication as a key

In order to include the employees in the current decisions, the clinic management plans to present a detailed concept in the city council and in the district council after the summer break. At the same time, the employees should be informed promptly in order to involve them in the discussion and to eliminate uncertainties. Clear communication is crucial to build trust and reduce fears.

A look into the future

The step of the Aschaffenburg-Alzenau Clinic could be interpreted as part of a larger trend in healthcare, where flexibility and self-determination are increasingly important. Comparisons from other countries such as Sweden and Switzerland show that such models can be successfully implemented in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and to improve working conditions.

In conclusion, it is important to remind the employees from the fact that their work is of great importance. They contribute to the high quality of life of the citizens in the region and have the support of the clinic management to break new ground together. Despite the challenges, the clinic will continue to endeavor to remain a stable employer in health care.

District Administrator Dr. Alexander Legler, Aschaffenburg Mayor Jürgen Herzin, Managing Director Sebastian Lehotzki thank the employees for their commitment and loyal service, who always takes place in the interest of the health of the people in the region.

- Nag