Izmir – It was claimed that the chairs used by the nurses in the rest and waiting areas of the Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit of Izmir City Hospital were removed.. Health and Service Workers Union (SAHIM-SEN) The incident came to the fore with an image shared by, once again revealed the harsh working conditions and burnout problem of healthcare workers.
Shared by SAHİM-SEN, “ARE THE CHAIRS TOO MUCH?? WHAT ABOUT FATIGUE?, STRESS, BURNOUT?” drawing attention to the titles, Nurses' already limited rest rooms and couches were previously removed., It has now been stated that the chairs used for rest have also been removed..
The following statements were included in the post:: “think, you have been up for hours, 24 you are on duty for hours. You are trying to keep your patients alive. You have difficulty finding time to eat, maybe you can't find it. Even a chair that you can sit on for a moment seems too much to you.… Is this what a human being is?, to labor, value given to life?”
The claim in question, It has raised concerns that the working conditions of healthcare workers, who already carry out an intense and exhausting profession, are being made even more difficult.. At a time when nurses have reached a level of physical and mental burnout, Restriction of one of the most basic needs that allows them to rest, It was met with reaction by unions and the public.
While no official statement has been made yet from the management of Izmir City Hospital regarding the issue., SAHİM-SEN stated that they will follow up the incident and continue to defend the rights of healthcare workers..
