Collected Item: “HMH Nurses Working 12-hour Shifts during COVID”
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HMH Nurses Working 12-hour Shifts during COVID
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news article
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This is a news article telling how nurses since March 20, 2020 nurses have had had their hands full with covid patients. On a typical day, they have between five to eight patients. Interviewed was Kristie Polly, an ICU nurse. She says she tries to provide them with the best of care especially since the patient is not able to be with family during their stay. She wants the community to know that during their time in the hospital goes above and beyond for the patient in the absence of family and does their best to keep the family informed of the patient's progress or connect the patient and family virtually with iPads. The hospital and staff do not want the patient to feel alone. Having seen firsthand the effects of the virus she stresses the importance to the community of wearing face masks, hand washing, and social distancing. The staff has adapted to the pandemic in their guidelines and PPE, testing, and treatment. In addition to caring for their patients, the staff is mindful to take care of themselves so that they may take care of their patients. Nathan Ernst, the Intensive Care manager said that they are honored to provide care to the community and will continue to do everything possible to give the best care.
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#nurses, #healthcare, #patientfirst, #community, #covid, #ASU, #HST485
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https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/news_alert/hmh-nurses-working-12-hour-shifts-to-treat-covid-patients/article_4d8f2e17-40e1-5667-bea4-a442da8e3f0c.html
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Becca Owsley, Feature Reporter
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2020-08-08