Imagine working a night shift with no essential supplies and malfunctioning equipment.
That's the reality we face every day, dealing with credit holds that stop deliveries and gear that's barely operational.
Our IV pumps and computers fail us with battery lives lasting just seconds.
On several nights, we ran out of basics like similac, Pedialyte, and even diapers.
There were times when staff had to go to 24-hour stores to get what we needed.
How would you handle such a challenging work environment?
Ellen MacInnis, RN, a nurse at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, testified before the Senate HELP Committee during a hearing on the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, addressing how management decisions have affected patient care.
