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SNS Clarifies Hospitals Operate with Three Four-Hour Shifts, Not Extended Hours

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SNS Clarifies Hospitals Operate with Three Four-Hour Shifts, Not Extended Hours
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The National Health Service (SNS) Director, Dr. Julio Landrón, clarified that Puerto Rico's public hospital network is not extending healthcare workers' shifts but rather implementing a flexible reorganization of work schedules. This strategic restructuring aims to improve patient access to medical services, particularly during afternoon hours. The measure addresses healthcare delivery challenges while maintaining workforce well-being across the public health system.

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