More than 1,000 patients are stuck in Massachusetts hospitals waiting to be transferred to nursing homes and other facilities, in some cases for months, amid a lack of beds and other factors, according to a scathing new report.
The report by the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association found that delays in patient discharges to a variety of post-acute care settings have become a "growing challenge" for the state's hospitals and post-acute care providers.
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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