9,000 Recovering Patients Sent To NY Nursing Homes

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, more recovering patients were released from hospitals to nursing homes than initially reported. Over 9,000 patients were transferred, exceeding previous state health department figures by 40%. This was due to a directive from Governor Andrew Cuomo in March, aimed at freeing up hospital space. The directive was reversed two months later following criticism that it may have accelerated virus spread.

What was the main reason for transferring COVID-19 patients from hospitals to nursing homes during the pandemic peak?

• To follow federal guidelines

• To isolate patients from the general public

• To provide better care in nursing homes

• To reduce hospital overcrowding

By what percentage was the actual number of patients transferred to nursing homes higher than initially reported?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How many patients were transferred to nursing homes according to the updated report?

• Over 5,000

• Over 7,000

• Over 11,000

• Over 9,000

Who issued the directive to transfer recovering COVID-19 patients to nursing homes?

• The State Health Department

• The CDC

• Governor Andrew Cuomo

• The President

What was a major criticism of the directive to transfer patients to nursing homes?

• It was too costly

• It violated patient rights

• It potentially spread the virus faster

• It was not approved by health experts