A new dawn for healthcare
The Terres de l’Ebre are about to experience a significant transformation in their medical emergency system. Starting at midnight on Wednesday, a new contract for the Medical Emergency System (SEM) will come into effect, marking a milestone in healthcare for this region. This agreement will not only increase the number of available ambulances but will also expand personnel and service hours, ensuring a faster and more efficient response to critical situations.
With this new contract, the number of ambulances dedicated to urgent medical transport will increase from 21 to 25, and an additional 36 vehicles for non-urgent services will be added, reaching a total of 86. This increase represents the largest rise among the ten contracts recently awarded across Catalunya. Furthermore, advanced units will be implemented to provide 24-hour life support in various key locations such as Alcanar, Amposta, and Tortosa.
The awarded company, Sanir, will take on the responsibility of the service and will subrogate 313 existing workers. With new hires, the total number of professionals will rise to 346. This expansion not only enhances the operational capacity of the SEM but also ensures that every corner of the Terres de l’Ebre has adequate medical assistance.
Among the most notable innovations are two new medical devices that will allow for quicker initial diagnoses: an ultrasound machine to detect internal bleeding and a blood analyser that provides results in under a minute. These tools are essential for quickly determining the appropriate type of transfer needed for each patient.
The new operational model is based on technical criteria supported by data collected since 2016 on healthcare actions in Catalunya. The implementation includes an interactive map developed alongside the Cartographic and Geological Institute (ICGC), which will allow for a strategic and adaptive distribution of resources according to the changing needs of the territory.
“This guarantees us double coverage,” says Teresa Subirats, territorial head of the SEM in Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l’Ebre. “We can simultaneously respond to multiple emergencies thanks to our ability to move resources efficiently.”
This ambitious project has an estimated total cost of 129 million euros, representing a significant increase compared to the previous contract. The investment is aimed at improving the quality of medical service offered to citizens and ensuring a timely response to any eventuality.
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