A look behind the scenes

Joys and sorrows on the hospital’s anniversary

A bird's eye view of Kufstein Hospital.

(Bild: BKH Kufstein)

Kufstein Hospital celebrates its 25th anniversary. The hospital has developed into one of the most important healthcare facilities in the country. However, recruitment remains a major challenge, as the Medical Director confirms. An open day is being held on Sunday.

Kufstein Hospital is one of the most important healthcare facilities in Tyrol. 24,300 patients are treated as inpatients in the hospital, which has around 370 beds and 14 wards, every year. "Despite our record number of 1,322 employees, there is a challenge in some areas to deploy enough staff, such as in the area of nursing staff in the operating theater," admits Peter Ostertag, Medical Director of the hospital.

Kufstein is not alone in facing staff shortages. Nor with the resulting waiting lists for certain operations. Ostertag: "The shortage of staff in the operating theater is currently resulting in longer waiting times for operations that can be postponed. However, we are doing everything we can to further ease the situation."

Five of our specialist departments are responsible for the care of patients beyond the borders of the Kufstein district.

Peter Ostertag, Ärztlicher Direktor KH Kufstein

Bild: RAUM15

Despite these challenges, Kufstein Hospital is doing well today and has become an indispensable point of contact for patients. There are plans to extend the hospital in the foreseeable future. Plans to this effect are already in place. Ostertag points out the importance of the location beyond the district boundary: "We see it as everyone's responsibility to use the resources of the healthcare system responsibly."

Open day with "live surgery demonstration"
An open day will be held at Kufstein Hospital on Sunday (10 am to 5 pm). Visitors can take a look behind the scenes of one of the most modern hospitals in Tyrol. Among other things, there will be a live surgical demonstration with a DaVinci surgical robot, a virtual journey through the human body and walk-in organs, which doctors will use to explain important bodily functions. Children's stations round off the program.