Some “inadequate” protection
Patient advocates complain about “a tragedy” in Corona processing
September 30, 2024, 7:42 a.m
In the traffic light dispute, the Corona investigation is in danger of falling by the wayside. From the perspective of patient advocates, there are a number of points that need to be examined. Here the experts are specifically focusing on the protection of nursing home residents and mandatory vaccinations.
The German Foundation for Patient Protection accuses the traffic light of turning the planned Corona investigation into a “tragedy”. “It’s not bad to make mistakes. The only bad thing is not wanting to learn from mistakes,” said board member Eugen Brysch. Brysch called for the Corona measures to finally be put to the test, especially in long-term care. “Obviously the protection of nursing home residents was inadequate.”
Demands have also come from the Diakonie to deal with the consequences of the Corona crisis for care. In particular, the temporary vaccination requirement for nursing staff has caused lasting damage.
Traffic light argues about how to deal with Corona policy
Foundation board member Brysch also said that one point the Bundestag had to consider was the facility-related vaccination requirement that was decided at the time. “The politically responsible theory was wrong that vaccinated people cannot pass on the virus.”
Brysch also demanded that it be clarified “why a functioning testing strategy and additional staff were missing in the care facilities.” The majority of the staff in the hospitals were unemployed.
The traffic light coalition is currently arguing about the correct approach to Corona policy: Contrary to the SPD’s ideas, the FDP is insisting on a Bundestag study commission. The FDP is “not available” for the citizens’ assembly of randomly selected participants favored by the SPD, said FDP parliamentary manager Stephan Thomae.
