The CCOO PV Health and Socio-Health Sectors Federation has denounced that this situation not only impacts the quality of care for citizens in the Camp de Morvedre and Alto Palancia regions but also generates avoidable expenditure for public coffers due to deficient resource planning.
A clear example of this mismanagement is the magnetic resonance imaging service. Although the hospital acquired high-tech equipment in 2023, it remained inactive for almost two years, only reactivating in March 2026. Concern is growing over the imminent risk of a new shutdown, as no patients are currently scheduled for tests during May, contrasting with the large volume of external referrals.
“"This underutilization of public equipment contrasts with the volume of external referrals, evidencing management that prioritizes spending on private healthcare over strengthening its own services."
The origin of this care collapse lies in a critical deficit of human resources and staff organization that the union deems insufficient. The radiology position remains unfilled, and the nurse assigned to the MRI only works two days a week. Furthermore, during night shifts, the hospital has only one specialist technician, compared to the two professionals typically operating in similar centers.
Given this scenario, the union considers an urgent change in the Sagunto Hospital's hiring policy. Workers' representatives propose immediately filling the vacant radiology position and incorporating at least three additional specialist technicians. With this reinforcement, the center could extend the operation of its equipment from Monday to Sunday, drastically reducing current waiting lists and ending the massive transfer of public funds to private clinics.
