Esfand Tariffs Paid in Aban Erode the Value of Nurses' Dues

The head of the Nursing Organization criticized nurses' living conditions, saying that although an agreement was reached to raise nursing tariffs by 100% over two years, the realized increase has been limited to 67%. Delays in paying dues are further eroding nurses' earnings under inflationary pressure.

The head of the nursing system organization, criticizing the living conditions of nurses, announced that despite the agreement to increase nursing tariffs by 100% within two years, the amount of increase achieved was limited to 67%; That too, in a situation where the delay in the payment of claims reduces the value of the nurses' income under the pressure of inflation.

According to Ambassador Arjan's report, according to Ambassador Arjan, Ahmed Nejatian, head of the Nursing System Organization, in his press conference, while celebrating the Nurses' Week and the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zainab (PBUH), explained the livelihood status of nurses and the key role of this group in the social and economic crises of the country.

Referring to the specific economic conditions of the country and prevailing inflation, Nejatian stated that health workers, especially nurses, are facing severe livelihood pressures.

He emphasized that the current income of this group is not proportional to the difficulty of their work and living conditions, and the wage earners of this part of the society are under the direct influence of economic pressures.

Referring to the role of the medical staff in times of crisis, the head of the nursing system organization added: In a situation where the country is facing various crises, the health system has shown brilliantly in all tests that service delivery in this area, unlike many other sectors, can never be shut down.

Referring to the statistics of the sacrifices of the nursing community, Nejatian clarified that nurses have contributed the most among the martyrs of the country's crises.

Referring to the statistics of 500 martyrs during the sacred defense period, 100 martyrs in the Corona crisis and 24 martyrs in the recent wars, he emphasized that this continuous presence and being in danger is an inherent characteristic of the nursing profession.

He recounted the bitter and at the same time epic stories of his colleagues; From the nurse who did not leave the trench despite the bombing of her residence and the martyrdom of her family, to the nurses whose children were targeted in terrorist incidents but their mothers were not able to leave the hospital due to their commitment to the patients.

He also mentioned the memory of a nurse in the Persian Gulf Islands, where he performed his human duty for days in difficult conditions without access to basic facilities.

The head of the nursing system organization emphasized that the health system should be ready for any possible scenario in the future, adding that this preparation does not mean creating fear in the society, but is a strategic necessity. Referring to possibilities such as biological, chemical or radioactive attacks, he stated that the necessary training is being done and the hospital infrastructure is being strengthened to face the worst scenarios.

Referring to the recent news about the notification of instructions to deal with the plague and the plans of the health system to provide services in neighborhoods and mosques, Nejatian emphasized that the country is not in normal conditions and the health system must maintain its combat readiness with special measures.

He considered maintaining the resilience of the health system as the most critical challenge ahead and noted that although drug and equipment stocks are very important, "human resources" are the most important asset of the health system. Nejatian warned that in the event of a crisis, the health system may cope with the lack of medicine, but the vacancy of a nurse as the front line of service delivery is a void that nothing can fill. Therefore, the preservation of nursing manpower is the main priority for maintaining the survival of the health system in the critical conditions of the country.

Nejatian discussed the economic challenges and its impact on justice in health and stated that although apparently the health field is exempt from sanctions, financial and transportation restrictions actually mean sanctioning people's right to fair access to health services.

Expressing concern about the back-breaking costs of treatment, he warned that today a serious illness in an ordinary family can bring that family below the poverty line, and it is necessary to update the national health accounts as soon as possible so that policymakers are aware of the depth of the crisis.

He emphasized the need for "social audit" and transparency in resource management and added that in war conditions, people should know exactly in which areas the resources of the health system are spent, such as medicine, medical equipment, and tariffs, and decisions should not be made behind closed doors.

The head of the nursing system organization further criticized the discrimination in the distribution of the health system's income and pointed to the issue of nursing tariffs and said: despite the agreement to increase the tariffs by 100% in two years, unfortunately, we have seen only a 67% increase in practice, while some other groups faced 100-120% growth.

He emphasized that due to the low base amount of the tariffs, even with the application of this 67% increase, the final number is not significant for the nurses' livelihood, and this justice in the distribution of resources is still questionable. Nejatian also considered the issue of arrears as a double injustice to the nursing community and added that the payment of the tariff in March last year in November this year has practically lost its value due to the existing inflation.

In the end, referring to the current formula for the distribution of tariffs, he called it lacking in full transparency and emphasized that nurses are unaware of the reason for the fluctuations in their receipts; Therefore, the nursing system organization, by criticizing this situation, has presented reform proposals and more transparent formulas to the Ministry of Health, so that perhaps, in this way, part of the demands for the rights of nurses and justice in payments will be realized.

Referring to the regulatory challenges in the private sector, Nejatian warned against the spread of the "nurse" phenomenon. He stated that the nursing system organization, despite its legal duties, does not have sufficient enforcement tools for monitoring in this area, and announced that to facilitate monitoring, this organization has activated a system on its website to inquire about the professional identity of nurses.

The head of the nursing system organization also criticized the health system's lack of attention to "home care" and called for a review of the 10-year regulations of this field. Pointing out that home care services are currently available to the wealthy due to the lack of insurance coverage, he emphasized that these services should be extended to all sections of society, especially the elderly and terminally ill, with insurance support.

Nejatian also criticized the unreasonable strictures in the fire department's approval for offices that only do home care administrative work, and considered it an obstacle to the development of these centers.

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