02.02.2012                      09.Schwat. 5772

Gesundheitssystem:

60% of doctors punch time clocks for first time

Hundreds of physicians have said they would refuse to comply, even though it could mean the loss of overtime payment.

Starting on Wednesday, the nation’s hospital doctors are required to punch time clocks, or register their start and end of work, via a special cellular phone program.
This implements a section of the Israel Medical Association agreement with the government reached last August.
Earlier this week, the Health Ministry issued instructions to all hospital directors that they introduce work-monitoring systems….