The government of Veracruz is considering the creation of a state company to directly hire cleaning and kitchen staff in hospitals, due to payment problems and operational complications with subcontracted companies.
During a day of supervision and supply of medicines, Governor Rocío Nahle García recognized that subcontracting has caused serious labor and operational effects in the state’s hospitals. He assured that many of the subcontracted companies face debts that end up affecting workers in Veracruz.
“There are companies hired that are in trouble, and at the end of the day, they are problems for the workers of Veracruz,” said the president.
Proposal to create a public company
In response to this situation, the governor presented a proposal to modify the contracting model, suggesting that the state could create a public company to handle cleaning and cooking services in hospitals. Another option that is being considered is for the IMSS-Wellbeing to directly hire the workers in charge of these areas.
“We have already made a proposal where the state of Veracruz makes this State company… or that the IMSS-Bienestar hires directly,” explained Nahle García.
Public infrastructure and job responsibilities
Nahle García also highlighted that the current model allows private companies to use public infrastructure without fully assuming labor responsibilities, which makes it difficult for hospitals to function properly.
“They are companies that use the infrastructure, even of us, of the State,” he stated, emphasizing that this gap in responsibilities affects hospital operations.
Supply of medicines
In the same context, the governor reported that the distribution of almost 1,190 medical codes has already begun with an investment of 483 million pesos in medicines and healing materials. He assured that the average supply of medicines in public health units is 90%, and the objective is to reach 100%, through coordination between the state and federal governments.
The president also explained that the administrative transition of the health sector, which will occur in 2025, will bring with it adjustments derived from the migration of personnel to the federal and state payrolls. In this context, he added that almost 88% of the state health budget is allocated to the IMSS-Wellbeing scheme, so improving supply and working conditions in the sector is one of his main priorities.
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