Shortage of 513 nurses keeps Pasir Gudang Hospital wards closed
JOHOR BARU: A shortage of 513 nurses at Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) has left some wards unopened, preventing the facility from fully utilising its capacity.
Pasir Gudang Hospital is facing significant challenges due to a shortage of 513 nurses, which has left certain wards closed and prevented the facility from reaching its full capacity. According to State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, the hospital currently has only 343 nurses, falling short of the 856 approved positions.
Despite all 14 specialist services being fully operational, the nursing shortage remains a critical issue that demands immediate attention. Medical officer staffing is nearly complete, with just nine vacancies remaining out of 197 approved positions. Ling highlighted that overall hospital staffing has improved to 52% from 48% in September, urging the Health Ministry to deploy additional nurses and healthcare personnel to ensure all wards can operate and meet the increasing demand for medical services in the region.
HPG, situated in Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, began phased operations on August 1 of the previous year to alleviate congestion at nearby hospitals. The RM375.5 million hospital boasts 304 beds, 14 specialist services, 8 operating theaters, 30 dialysis stations, and 16 delivery rooms.
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