CLEAN : US National Guard deploys to support overwhelmed US hospitals

The video discusses the unprecedented volume of patients due to COVID-19 and non-COVID cases, causing strain on healthcare staff. Many caregivers are ill, leading to staffing issues. The National Guard has been requested to assist in non-clinical roles such as patient transport, stocking shelves, and providing security. This support helps ensure patients are not delayed in receiving care.

What is causing the unprecedented volume of patients in the healthcare system?

• A sudden increase in elective surgeries

• A rise in seasonal flu cases

• A combination of COVID and non-COVID patients

• An influx of international patients

Why has staffing become a significant issue in the healthcare system?

• Caregivers are leaving for better opportunities

• Caregivers are falling ill and caring for family members

• There is a hiring freeze in the healthcare sector

• Caregivers are on strike for better wages

What role does the National Guard play in supporting the healthcare system?

• Providing clinical care to patients

• Assisting in non-clinical roles like patient transport

• Training new healthcare staff

• Conducting medical research

Which of the following is NOT a non-clinical role provided by the National Guard?

• Driving ambulances

• Performing surgeries

• Stocking shelves

• Patient transport

How do patients feel about the National Guard's presence in hospitals?

• They are concerned about security

• They are indifferent

• They prefer to wait longer for regular staff

• They are surprised but appreciative