Austrian military and Tirol Kliniken plan closer cooperation

The Austrian Armed Forces and Tirol Kliniken, a hospital group, plan to work more closely together, ORF reported. Representatives of the government and both institutions signed a declaration of intent on Friday.

The plans include greater involvement of military medical staff at Tirol Kliniken. After a new military hospital is built at Ludwig-Steiner Barracks, Tirol Kliniken are expected to use parts of the building or available beds. During construction, the military hospital’s field ambulance is to move temporarily to a Tirol Kliniken location.

Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner, Governor Anton Mattle and Health Councillor Cornelia Hagele signed the declaration. The partners aim to combine their medical expertise to develop patient care and medical staff training. They will now work out specific terms and organisational details.