Two Chicago-area hospitals are at risk of closing their doors completely. Federal funding cuts and allegations of mismanagement prompted the closures of most operations at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown, while Oak Parkโs West Suburban Medical Center is facing a similar fate. Weiss' massive winding down follows CMS issuing a termination notice for the hospital, citing violations related to nursing services, emergency protocols and the facility's physical condition.
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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