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Is that a major concern? Around me, the hospitals are at capacity for covid patients, but have reserved space for accidents, pregnancies, and other expected nee
by pxeboot 6y ago
Is that a major concern? Around me, the hospitals are at capacity for covid patients, but have reserved space for accidents, pregnancies, and other expected needs.
- macintux 6y agoAt some point you run out of caregivers. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/22/948908168/tennessee-hospitals-are-disturbingly-close-to-their-breaking-point https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/22/9489081...
- matz1 6y agoProbably because they are lying worker/refuse to hire more: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/financial-fallout-from-covid-19-9-hospitals-laying-off-workers.html https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/financial-fall... The cited reason: 'Lower patient volumes, canceled elective procedures and higher expenses tied to the pandemic have created a cash crunch for hospitals' I wonder if the lockdown/stay at home order has something to do with it...