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Short-staffed Hospitals during COVID
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With nurses burned out and leaving their professions due to COVID, hospitals have been left perpetually short-staffed, creating challenging situations for healthcare professionals to provide proper care toward patients.
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Things are out of hand in Washington State’s St. Michael’s Medical Center emergency room when staff walk out to protest low wages and insufficient resources.
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Healthcare
Summary
Things are out of hand in Washington State’s St. Michael’s Medical Center emergency room when staff walk out to protest low wages and insufficient resources. One patient was even told his wait time was 60 hours for a minor injury.
ChapterShort-staffed Hospitals during COVID
Episode790: You're It
PodcastThis American Life
Due to the shortage of nurses, hospitals are experiencing burnout among nurses leading to a decrease in their quality of care.
00:45 - 02:37 (01:52)
Nurses
Summary
Due to the shortage of nurses, hospitals are experiencing burnout among nurses leading to a decrease in their quality of care.