2023 Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 27-31
A 24-hour on duty system was introduced when our hospital moved to a new location. The entire staff, regardless of gender, take turns performing duty operations. In addition, the person on duty is now responsible for acute blood purification operations in the event of an emergency. However, some female CEs (Clinical Engineers) working in clinical settings, including acute blood purification operations, experience difficulty balancing life and work, and end up temporarily leaving the scene. None of the female CEs at this hospital, have taken advantage of maternity or paternity leave and then returned to work, so we do not have any experience in this matter. Consequently, if someone temporarily leaves the worksite due to a life event or other reason in the future, continuing operations with such a vacancy is considered difficult since a backup system has not been established. In addition, since this will lead to a decrease in organizational strength, a review of the system is needed. In order to create an environment where female CEs can continue working, construction and review not only of its organization, but also its support system at facilities and in society as a whole are needed.
