Hospitals compete for patients, and Emergency Departments play a big role in business. So what happens to business when a hospital takes on a patient with Ebola? On Thursday afternoon, there was no wait time at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital's emergency room in Dallas. Usually, it takes about 45 minute to see a doctor. But less than a week after a patient confirmed to have Ebola came through the ER, it's not the most popular place. "If I lived in Dallas and became ill, I would head straight for the Texas Health ER knowing that the waiting lines are so short," Dr. Albert Wu says.
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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