Local community needs for obstetric care trump financial viability and staffing challenges at rural hospitals, according to a national survey in JAMA Health Forum. When making decisions about maintaining obstetric care, 64.6% of hospitals cited meeting local community needs as their highest priority, compared to 16.5% that listed financial considerations and 12.7% that considered staffing as the most important factor.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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