Experiencing constant shortages of vital supplies and poorly maintained equipment is more than frustratingit's a crisis.
Our emergency department faces frequent credit holds, leaving us without essential items like IV pumps and computers that fail within seconds.
Working night shifts has exposed me to the harsh reality of running out of basics like Similac, Pedialyte, and even diapers.
On two separate occasions, staff had to go to 24-hour stores in the middle of the night 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.
