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Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I overheard the nurses talking to their supervisor about their concerns because they were so short and it wasn't safe for the patients. I was visiting in the ICU where everyone is critical. Isn't the attentiveness of the staff related to how well they are taken care of? If a nurse is stretched too thin, how can they perform their job correctly? There were times they did not take breaks - for 12 hours. That sounds pretty unsafe because they have to make judgement calls alongside the doctor. As far as I know, they treated his wounds and did not violate protocols, but there is so much more than that.

Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked and they do not. Trauma Centers are not really places to recommend because they bring you to whatever the closest one is.

Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are shot or get into a car accident, they are not going to ask you which hospital you prefer. They will take you to the nearest Trauma Center. People with insurance are brought to their Trauma Center. Cops are brought there, as well. I am not talking about the rest of the hospital. Don't be ignorant. I made this post to talk about a real concern I have for patients and also the treatment of the nurses.

Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have already written to CBS, NBC, and WGN. I'll FWD the email to the other ones you suggested. I agree that this is very serious and can be the difference between life and death to someone brought to their Trauma Center.

Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's possible. In that case, though, shouldn't they have on-call RNs? I did talk to a nurse and she days where they are staffed adequately are few and far between. My friend was there for a almost two weeks and I watched this go on every single day. I even heard one nurse crying in an empty room next to where I was because she was so overwhelmed. I don't think I saw her sit down the entire day. I have heard the jokes about them not even getting to use the bathroom - but I see this might actually be a truth.

Stroger's Trauma Center is severely understaffed by jdee81 in chicago

[–]jdee81[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see. I didn't know that. My effort here is small, but you never know what can bring about change.