Healthcare staffing: Resignations at Mexico's O'Horán Hospital and new nursing roles in Madrid

In Yucatán, Mexico, approximately 80 to 100 workers have reportedly resigned from the new Dr. Agustín O’Horán General Hospital within three months of its inauguration. Nursing staff indicate that these departures, occurring during the transition to the new facility, have created significant difficulties in covering essential services.

The staffing shortage is compounded by the conclusion of social service for over 80 nursing interns at the end of July. Current staff report critical ratios, such as two to four workers managing up to 70 patients in certain areas. While IMSS-Bienestar previously announced plans to create 3,000 new positions to strengthen health services in the region, the official number of filled positions remains unconfirmed.

In Spain, the Community of Madrid has announced the 2025 nursing competition phase for the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS). This process offers 3,369 permanent positions, the largest such call in the region in five years, aimed at reducing the temporary employment rate in the nursing sector, which has been near 30%.