Fig. 3

Recruitment efforts in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. (a) Instruments and strategies used to meet staffing needs that were indicated by participating hospitals. Answers are given in percentage terms; multiple answers were possible. n = 38, N.s./n.a. Not specified/not answered. (b) Types of reallocation/shifts of medical personnel in the participating hospitals. Answers are given in percentage terms; multiple answers were possible. n = 35, N.s./n.a. Not specified/not answered, ICUs intensive care units. (c) Strategies and instruments used in the context of recruiting new employees that were reported by participating hospitals. Answers are given in percentage terms; multiple answers were possible. n = 39, N.s./n.a. Not specified/not answered