päivystävissä
Päivystävissä is a Finnish term that translates to "on duty" or "on call." It refers to a state of being available and responsible for performing specific tasks or providing services, often outside of regular working hours. This concept is widely used in various professional contexts in Finland, including healthcare, emergency services, and technical support.
In healthcare, a päivystävä doctor or nurse is on call to handle urgent medical cases that arise
The principle of päivystävissä also applies to technical fields. For example, an IT department might have staff
The implementation of päivystävissä typically involves scheduled rotations among qualified personnel. Individuals on duty are expected