Hospitals Already Under Pressure From COVID Surge Face Nurse Shortage

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, is overwhelmed with patients due to COVID-19 and other emergencies. The hospital faces a severe nursing shortage, a problem that is widespread across Texas and the nation. This shortage leads to burnout among nurses and challenges in patient care. Recruitment by staffing agencies offers temporary relief but is unsustainable. Vaccination efforts are crucial, yet demand has decreased, leading to a rise in COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the trauma unit at DHR Health?

• Limited access to medication

• Insufficient hospital beds

• Nursing shortage

• Lack of medical equipment

What is a consequence of the nursing shortage mentioned in the video?

• Burnout among healthcare workers

• Reduced hospital operating hours

• Higher hospital profits

• Increased patient satisfaction

Why is the recruitment of nurses by staffing agencies not a sustainable solution?

• It results in higher training costs

• It increases the workload for remaining staff

• It leads to temporary removal of nurses from the workplace

• It causes a rise in patient complaints

What role does the hospital play in the community regarding COVID-19?

• It offers home care services

• It distributes personal protective equipment

• It provides free COVID-19 testing

• It is a regional vaccine hub

What is the primary reason for the increase in COVID-19 cases according to hospital administrators?

• Lack of hospital resources

• Infections among the vaccinated

• Infections among the unvaccinated

• New COVID-19 variants