Premier Cho Jung-tai: Major Policies Have Continuity, Making Three-Shift Nurse-Patient Ratio Package More Complete
Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that major government policies have continuity, and after the three-shift nurse-patient ratio is legalized, the Executive Yuan will study how to make the supporting measures more complete. This comes amid criticism over the policy's delayed implementation and controversial remarks by Health Minister Shih Chung-liang.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Wang Yang-Yu Taipei 12th) The three-shift nurse-patient ratio is expected to be implemented in two years. Opposition lawmakers have questioned President Lai Ching-te's policy promise, and Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang's statement, "If you're afraid of unfulfilled promises, then vote for President Lai again, and he will definitely implement it," sparked discussion. Premier Cho Jung-tai said today that major government policies have their continuity, and after the three-shift nurse-patient ratio is legalized, the Executive Yuan and others will study how to make the future supporting measures more complete.
The amendment to the Medical Care Act passed its third reading on the 8th, officially legalizing the three-shift nurse-patient ratio. Shih Chung-liang explained that nursing organizations hoped for implementation in December 116 (ROC calendar), but after considering factors such as the end of the year and the long Lunar New Year holiday, it is expected to be implemented on May 1, 117 (ROC calendar). This move sparked dissatisfaction among nursing and hospital union groups.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation session this morning. Prior to the session, Cho Jung-tai accepted a media interview, providing explanations regarding the opposition's questioning of the three-shift nurse-patient ratio taking too long, and Shih Chung-liang's comment, "If you vote for President Lai Ching-te again in 2028, it won't be an unfulfilled promise," being seen as arrogant and a gaffe.
Cho Jung-tai said that major government policies have their continuity. After the three-shift nurse-patient ratio is legalized, the Executive Yuan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and all medical and nursing groups will further study how to make the future supporting measures more complete. Only by doing so can the sustainable development of the medical system be cared for, and the health of the people be taken into account. (Edited by: Su Lung-Chi) 1150512
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(Central News Agency Reporter Wang Yang-Yu Taipei 12th) The three-shift nurse-patient ratio is expected to be implemented in two years. Opposition lawmakers have questioned President Lai Ching-te's policy promise, and Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang's statement, "If you're afraid of unfulfilled promises, then vote for President Lai again, and he will definitely implement it," sparked discussion. Premier Cho Jung-tai said today that major government policies have their continuity, and after the three-shift nurse-patient ratio is legalized, the Executive Yuan and others will study how to make the future supporting measures more complete.
The amendment to the Medical Care Act passed its third reading on the 8th, officially legalizing the three-shift nurse-patient ratio. Shih Chung-liang explained that nursing organizations hoped for implementation in December 116 (ROC calendar), but after considering factors such as the end of the year and the long Lunar New Year holiday, it is expected to be implemented on May 1, 117 (ROC calendar). This move sparked dissatisfaction among nursing and hospital union groups.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation session this morning. Prior to the session, Cho Jung-tai accepted a media interview, providing explanations regarding the opposition's questioning of the three-shift nurse-patient ratio taking too long, and Shih Chung-liang's comment, "If you vote for President Lai Ching-te again in 2028, it won't be an unfulfilled promise," being seen as arrogant and a gaffe.
Cho Jung-tai said that major government policies have their continuity. After the three-shift nurse-patient ratio is legalized, the Executive Yuan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and all medical and nursing groups will further study how to make the future supporting measures more complete. Only by doing so can the sustainable development of the medical system be cared for, and the health of the people be taken into account. (Edited by: Su Lung-Chi) 1150512
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