CLEAN : In Covid-swamped Texas, patients die stranded in rural clinics

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in transferring a patient to a tertiary care center due to hospital capacity issues. Despite efforts by staff and physicians, the patient could not be transferred in time and passed away. The transcript highlights the strain on healthcare resources, with hospitals being full and staff working tirelessly to manage patient transfers.

Describe the workload of the nursing staff in relation to patient transfers.

What statistics were provided regarding the number of patients in the hospital?

What measures are being taken to address the capacity issues in the hospitals?