Rising COVID-19 Cases Among VA Nurses Cause Staffing Challenges

The transcript discusses the shortage of nurses at VA hospitals in the Midwest due to COVID-19, highlighting the increased risk and impact on healthcare workers. It details the VA's efforts to hire more nurses and maintain healthcare capacity. The dedication of healthcare workers to serving veterans is emphasized, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

What is one of the main reasons for the critical shortage of nurses at the VA hospital in Detroit?

• Lack of nursing education programs

• Nurses becoming infected with COVID-19

• Nurses retiring early

• Increased number of patients

How does the infection rate among VA employees compare to the general healthcare system?

• Lower than the general healthcare system

• Higher than the general healthcare system

• Equal to the general healthcare system

• Not reported by the CDC

What is the VA's response to the staffing shortages during the pandemic?

• Increasing nurse working hours

• Reducing patient intake

• Hiring more temporary contract nurses

• Closing some VA medical centers

What is the VA's stance on the capacity of its medical centers during the pandemic?

• They are overwhelmed and cannot meet demand

• They are closing some centers to manage resources

• They have adequate capacity to meet current demand

• They are only serving emergency cases

What motivates healthcare workers to continue serving veterans despite the challenges?

• Love for their profession

• Pressure from the government

• Dedication to serving those who protected their freedom

• Financial incentives