KMT Calls for Early Implementation of Three-Shift Nurse-to-Patient Ratio, Hopes Disputes End After Amendment
The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus urged the Executive Yuan to implement the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio earlier, opposing its postponement until 2028. They called for an end to disputes after the Medical Act amendment, advocating for nurse retention and return policies, and reducing administrative burdens. The KMT also expressed its intention to establish operational methods through full consultation with medical associations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Kuan-ting, Taipei, 11th) KMT caucus whip Lin Pei-hsiang stated today that they demand the Executive Yuan implement the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio earlier and not postpone it until 2028. KMT Legislator Su Ching-chuan said that after the amendment is completed, disputes should end, and how to establish consultation meetings or consultation groups, with about 13 medical associations in the medical community, can be fully communicated and discussed. The KMT will stand with everyone to jointly discuss operational methods.
The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of amendments to parts of the Medical Act on the 8th, officially legalizing the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang explained that nursing groups hoped for implementation in December 2027, but considering factors such as year-end and long Lunar New Year holidays, it is expected to be implemented on May 1, 2028, after discussion.
The KMT caucus held a press conference today. Lin Pei-hsiang stated that they demand the Executive Yuan implement the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio earlier and not postpone it until 2028. The Executive Yuan should immediately propose nurse retention and return policies; comprehensively reduce nurses' administrative burdens, and stop consuming professionalism with paperwork. Since the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio has been legalized, the government should deliver on its promises.
Su Ching-chuan, who attended the conference, mentioned that the legalization of the nurse-to-patient ratio is a great victory for nurses, but the current problem comes from the administrative unit, which claims to delay implementation until 2028. He questioned, how does the administrative unit have the right to delay implementation? It should be implemented within 3 months after the amendment is passed, or at most 6 months. Is the administrative unit that powerful?
Su Ching-chuan stated that after the amendment is completed, disputes should end. How to establish subsequent consultation meetings or consultation groups, with about 13 medical associations in the medical community, can be fully communicated and discussed. The KMT will firmly stand with everyone to jointly discuss operational methods.
KMT Legislator Liao Wei-hsiang stated that he calls on the government to stop all smear campaigns, provide substantive配套 measures, and not use online trolls to attack nursing associations. The KMT caucus firmly supports medical and nursing industry associations, emphasizing that protecting nurses is an urgent matter, and stands firmly with nursing industry associations and other groups. Nurses' selfless dedication should not be eroded by government inaction. (Editors: Huang Kuo-lun, Su Lung-chi) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Kuan-ting, Taipei, 11th) KMT caucus whip Lin Pei-hsiang stated today that they demand the Executive Yuan implement the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio earlier and not postpone it until 2028. KMT Legislator Su Ching-chuan said that after the amendment is completed, disputes should end, and how to establish consultation meetings or consultation groups, with about 13 medical associations in the medical community, can be fully communicated and discussed. The KMT will stand with everyone to jointly discuss operational methods.
The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of amendments to parts of the Medical Act on the 8th, officially legalizing the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang explained that nursing groups hoped for implementation in December 2027, but considering factors such as year-end and long Lunar New Year holidays, it is expected to be implemented on May 1, 2028, after discussion.
The KMT caucus held a press conference today. Lin Pei-hsiang stated that they demand the Executive Yuan implement the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio earlier and not postpone it until 2028. The Executive Yuan should immediately propose nurse retention and return policies; comprehensively reduce nurses' administrative burdens, and stop consuming professionalism with paperwork. Since the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio has been legalized, the government should deliver on its promises.
Su Ching-chuan, who attended the conference, mentioned that the legalization of the nurse-to-patient ratio is a great victory for nurses, but the current problem comes from the administrative unit, which claims to delay implementation until 2028. He questioned, how does the administrative unit have the right to delay implementation? It should be implemented within 3 months after the amendment is passed, or at most 6 months. Is the administrative unit that powerful?
Su Ching-chuan stated that after the amendment is completed, disputes should end. How to establish subsequent consultation meetings or consultation groups, with about 13 medical associations in the medical community, can be fully communicated and discussed. The KMT will firmly stand with everyone to jointly discuss operational methods.
KMT Legislator Liao Wei-hsiang stated that he calls on the government to stop all smear campaigns, provide substantive配套 measures, and not use online trolls to attack nursing associations. The KMT caucus firmly supports medical and nursing industry associations, emphasizing that protecting nurses is an urgent matter, and stands firmly with nursing industry associations and other groups. Nurses' selfless dedication should not be eroded by government inaction. (Editors: Huang Kuo-lun, Su Lung-chi) 1150511
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