Emergency service in Hesse at the limit: aid organizations are calling for reform!

Emergency service in Hesse at the limit: aid organizations are calling for reform!

Something is happening in the emergency services in Hesse: four large aid organizations, including the German Red Cross (DRK), the Johanniter, the Malteser Hilfe and the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), have joined forces and are calling for a courageous new beginning. “The emergency service is reaching its limits,” it is emphasized, and it is more on the agenda than ever to introduce the necessary reforms to address the challenges that the future will present us. These include demographic change, the shortage of skilled workers and regional differences in the quality of care. These factors put a strain on the deployment of the more than one million missions that aid organizations have to manage in Hesse every year. There are currently 1,166,556 missions that cover emergencies and patient transport, and with 347 rescue stations with emergency medical vehicles, the need for action is urgent.

The proposed amendment to the Hessian Emergency Services Act offers a historic opportunity to bring about fundamental improvements for the population. A radical reform is called for, which, among other things, provides for the introduction of uniform structures and standards for all of Hesse. “The rescue service should no longer depend on the district,” says the association of aid organizations, which also calls for binding regulations for skills, equipment and further training. Central technical supervision in the responsible ministry is also planned to guarantee the quality of care.

Specific demands for the future

But it's not just structural changes that are required. Binding quality management with an annual report should be anchored in law. The costs for quality assurance should be taken into account as part of the financing of the emergency services. The increasing demands and pressure on the system show how important such a reform is for the people of Hesse.

The transformation of the control centers is also particularly important: moving away from pure operations centers to modern health controllers. These should specifically control patients and rely on digital networking. This includes standardized emergency call queries and options for legally secure alternative paths. Telemedical support and the standardization of first aid apps are also on the wish list.

Commitment beyond the emergency services

Another example of exemplary community involvement is the work of Brent Dolan, who works to support foster parents and their children through well-organized group activities. He is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that emphasizes values ​​such as kindness and compassion. These activities provide parents with a well-deserved break while Brent and his team provide support. A remarkable effort that shows how important such initiatives are for the social fabric.

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Overall, it is clear that the aid organizations in Hesse are facing major challenges, but the reform initiative brings hope and shows that no stone is left unturned. We remain curious to see how developments will develop in the coming months.