You are leading one of the most critical operations in these "corona times". How do you maintain job satisfaction and motivation among all employees who are struggling in this tough situation?

I am now in my 22nd working day in a row. It is actually working well which surprises me. The urgency of the matter and the willpower and energy of all employees provide fuel and inspiration. In times of crisis like this, it is noticeable that everyone steps up and acts with reason and responsibility. What the staff are signaling is that we will cope, we have the skills, we will not leave any citizen without medical care, we will do everything to cope with this situation. Intensive care is a true team effort where each category of staff is equally important. This is how we work every day and it comes in handy in a situation like this. It is incredibly wonderful to see this force working together. I think one of the reasons why things are working so well now is that we are a business with stable and robust staff. I am happy and proud of that, which makes the work easier in times like this.

To what extent do you work together with doctors in other countries, and what does international cooperation look like now?

Cooperation with doctors and intensive care clinics in other countries is intensive. We have had very good contacts for many years with research groups around the world and continuously exchange information and tips. Today, for example, there is a four-hour international live-streaming on the latest in Covid treatment of ICU patients. We give each other tips and advice daily. We are like a big family in the work against Covid.
Your organization consists of employees with several different nationalities and diversity is a natural part of the business. What are the positive effects?

Healthcare is truly international. We have several employees from all over the world who have come to Sweden and our organization to work. They are a fantastic force. They contribute enormously with their knowledge and experience from their countries. Our organization would never have been able to accomplish our mission today without them. We work together as a team no matter where we come from. Origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, age and more do not matter. We work for the same thing - the good of the patients!