To date, approximately 6.3 million people worldwide have died as a result of COVID-19. As the number of deaths increased, frontline nurses courageously battled the disease, frequently at a cost to their personal wellness
As nursing shortages around the United States continue to grow, including in emergency departments (EDs), hospital systems seek innovative solutions. Some systems have resorted to paying high salaries for travel nurses or increasing patient–nurse ratios to maximize staffing matrixes. In North Carolina, a free-standing ED has hired paramedics to help supplement its nursing staff and alleviate some of the pressure.
Falls, a prevalent health issue among older adults, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 36 million falls occurred in the older adult population.
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