Hospital Juárez de México nursing staff improves patient recovery times

Specialized nursing staff at the Hospital Juárez de México (HJM) have significantly improved patient outcomes, reducing recovery times for complex wounds by up to one-third. The Wound and Stoma Clinic, led by nursing personnel for approximately eight years, performs roughly 1,300 procedures monthly, treating conditions such as diabetic foot, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, and fistulas.

Beyond wound care, nursing staff are playing expanded roles in other specialized areas. In the Catheter Clinic, 2,525 central venous access devices were installed during the first half of 2026, with over 25 percent placed by nurses using ultrasound. Additionally, the hospital has implemented an obstetric triage system managed by nursing staff, which evaluated 4,520 patients between January and June 2026 to prioritize emergency care. The nursing team also provided over 6,500 sessions of care for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

During a recent meeting of the hospital's Governing Board, Health Secretary David Kershenobich emphasized the importance of increasing nursing participation in medical care, noting their clinical capabilities and essential role in direct patient interaction.