> I've thought about calling local news stations on their behalf, but is there a better way to persuade them Sadly, public embarrassment is likely the fastest

> I've thought about calling local news stations on their behalf, but is there a better way to persuade them Sadly, public embarrassment is likely the fastest way to get a change in attitude out of the admins at any individual hospital. So yeah, try to get the local news stations to carry the story (and to call those admins and ask pointed questions). The slower, but more reliable way that helps everyone everywhere, would be to convince their regulatory bodies (CDC? or whomever) to issue a decree that all medical personnel should be wearing masks at all times. Then, because it is a requirement from "on high" the local admins will likely relent.