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Yale Research Shows Emergency Departments Facing Critical Overcrowding
Emergency department crowding has reached a “crisis level,” according to Yale researchers. Data concluded that widespread overcrowding is putting patients’ safety at risk. According to a pair of Yale studies, overcrowding is a growing problem. While the study looked at thousands of hospitals, nationwide, the doctor overseeing the research says the problem is quite present here. “We can’t have...
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People Are Delaying Care in an Attempt to Avoid the ER
People are once again feeling hesitant when it comes to seeking treatment at emergency rooms.
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Why More People Are Avoiding the ER
People are once again feeling hesitant when it comes to seeking treatment at emergency rooms.
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In ‘Crisis Mode,' Hospital Adds Extra Capacity Outside
“The emergency department, due to a variety of reasons, is in crisis,” said Yale New Haven Hospital Chief Operating Officer Michael Holmes. He pointed out that 95% of the hospital’s 1,541 licensed beds were full on Friday. “We do have periods of time where we have patients that are waiting in the hallway,” said Holmes. Yale New Haven is not…
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Yale New Haven Hospital Expanding ER Into Parking Lot
With more people coming into the emergency room for care at Yale New Haven Hospital, the hospital is turning part of its parking area into a location for patient care.
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