The Washington State Hospital Association says that the overcrowding is so bad that some hospitals are using lobbies, hallways or conference rooms to treat patients.
July 18, 2022 at 5:32 pm PDT
In a briefing on Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association says that while they’re concerned about the recent increase in COVID-19 infections, the crisis is primarily due to staffing shortages and a delay in discharges. Up to 20% of patients aren’t being discharged as soon as they should be. These are typically patients that have received treatment and should now be in a nursing home or long-term care facility instead of a hospital room.
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