The health board said across five wards, there were 19 staff - nurses and health care support workers - for the full shift.The BBC understands two out of the five wards were supported by mental health nurses.A Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesman added: "In addition, there were three clinical nurse co-ordinators, increased from the normal two on duty, working closely to support the wards. At all times, ward teams had access to medical colleagues.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has warned recovering from the pandemic is going to take the NHS in Scotland years not months. "Urgent action is needed to protect patient safety, address staff shortages and demonstrate that the nursing workforce is valued as a safety critical profession."A spokesperson said: "We welcome that the board had over 3,400 staff in its Acute South Sector and that a further 180 registered nurses will soon be joining them.
Unsafe staffing levels happens regularly, since before covid. Glasgow Royal has certain wards affected regularly, whilst some other wards get overstaffed. A lot of internal politics involved also. Staff refuse to speak out for fear of losing the trust/friendship of matrons