Expert Council in Bavaria: Pretend the health system for crises!

Expert Council in Bavaria: Pretend the health system for crises!

Bayern, Deutschland - In Bavaria, a new body, the expert council of health security, was launched. This committee has set itself the goal of preparing the health system for possible crisis scenarios such as pandemics, cyber attacks and military conflicts. Minister of Health Judith Gerlach (CSU) underlines the urgency of these measures in order to be prepared in an emergency. According to pnp.de , the expert council will meet quarterly to analyze the current situation and political developments and its effects on the health sector.

The composition of the body is wide because actors from various areas of health care, the Bundeswehr, aid organizations and the supply of drugs take part. Gerlach emphasizes that new crises require a rethink and other regulations. The expert council is intended to provide impulses for regulatory and support needs in pension practice.

preparation for crisis situations

A central aspect of the committee is the training of nursing supporters. This should ensure that there are enough personnel resources to relieve the nursing staff in an emergency. The aid organizations have already signaled their willingness to take over this training. Gerlach appeals to the federal government to meet its responsibility in financial support in order to ensure a nationwide training. These initiatives contribute to the resilience of the healthcare system, which is regarded as a task as a whole and requires expert knowledge and cooperation.

Civil society, including doctor and dental practices, pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry and therapists, is called to make their contribution to a more resilient health system. This cooperation of everyone involved is crucial in order to be able to react adequately to future challenges.

report on resilience in healthcare

In the context of the preparation for crisis situations, the report "Resilience in the healthcare system. Paths to cope with future crises" was created and handed over to the Federal Minister of Health on January 19, 2023. This report, which was published by the MWV Medical Scientific Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, includes a long version also an executive summary and a press release. Interested parties can continue to download the documents, while the print version is available in bookstores, but no longer directly at the SVR. svr offers more information.

The new developments in the Bavarian health system are a step in the right direction to ensure a resilient answer to future crises. The expert council of health security could therefore play a crucial role in strengthening the health system.