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Officials say recruitment improved but staff shortfalls persist; parking contract near expiry
Summary
Agency officials said recruitment has improved since four years ago but estimated an overall shortfall of about 125–130 staff and a smaller nursing deficit; they also said an existing 40‑year parking contract at Centro Médico has roughly three years remaining.
During the transition session, officials acknowledged persistent workforce gaps at Centro Médico while describing recruitment progress.
When asked about staffing needs, Speaker 2 said recruitment is ongoing and replacement hiring can take months because new hires require training before working with patients. He gave an agency estimate that the overall shortfall is "entre ciento veinticinco ciento treinta empleados," and said the nursing shortfall "no llega a cuarenta, cincuentas enfermeras." "Queremos seguir abriendo camas... pero claramente tenemos que traer más personal," he said.
Reporters also raised concerns about parking costs at Centro Médico, noting community frustration that daily parking fees are high. Speaker 2 said the administration is planning four new multi‑story parking structures and explained there is a current 40‑year contract that "le quedan... tres años por vencerse," which fixes prices. He said that once the contract ends the administration must run a competitive process and should seek more economical prices for users.
Officials urged that improvements to accessibility — sidewalks and access for people with disabilities — are being worked on as part of facility upgrades. No formal staffing targets or new hiring deadlines were announced during the hearing.
