“This new plan is a continuation of that of 2020-23, with the aim of developing services and the construction of a new hospital center by 2035,” indicates the HFR in a press release. end of a press briefing in Villars-sur-Glâne.
The evolution of services remains at the heart of the project for the next four years. In addition to the development of urology, the HFR board of directors plans to reinternalize gastroenterology and strengthen efficiency, through better separation of stationary and ambulatory flows, with dedicated spaces for each.
Crucial vote
The aging of the population also requires adapting infrastructures, by increasing beds in geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation. It also involves adapting stationary and emergency infrastructures. The plan also cites the creation of a mobile nursing team and the improvement of the management of non-vital emergencies in collaboration with established doctors.
To develop the outpatient sector in the regions, the Tavel site should host the next health center. That of Meyriez-Morat must follow, as well as the project to expand the Riaz site.
These projects will see the light of day on the condition that the investments planned in the decree submitted to a cantonal vote on June 9 are accepted, recall the authorities and the HFR, who speak of a “crucial vote”.
Less administrative work
It will also be necessary to address the shortage of specialized personnel. This will notably involve “optimizing the composition of medical-care teams”.
Among the IT projects, the Friborg Hospital wants to put in place the means allowing “structured entry of patient data and a significant reduction in administrative work for staff”.
The financial challenge is no less. The objective is to achieve balanced accounts by 2026. Work on cost control will be intensified. “This involves, for example, continuing to improve the average length of stay (DMS) on all sites as well as the invoicing of services”, in particular, specifies the press release.
The canton’s director of health and social affairs Philippe Demierre recalled the importance of the HFR’s 2030 Strategy (in which this plan is part) for the quality of care provided to the population. He praised the networking work between the four HFR sites and its partners (established doctors, health networks, health leagues, University, etc.) carried out as part of the 2020-23 plan, for which a positive result was fired.
