An uptick of hospital COVID-19 cases made harder by other viruses in Whatcom County
St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham has seen an increase in COVID patients this week along with an increase in multiple seasonal viruses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.The flu and RSV haven’t had a large effect on the COVID-19 response over the last few years because people were already masking and social distancing, according to Karlapudi. Now that many restrictions have been lifted, those annual viruses have come flooding back. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Warren Sterling)
Silverdale hospital where nurse called 911 for help amid staffing issues could be denied accreditation
St. Michael Medical Center recently came under scrutiny after it was reported in October that a nurse in the emergency department called 911 requesting Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews to help with patients amid staffing issues. Staff at the hospital later called for a leadership change and resignations after reaching a “breaking point.” St. Michael Medical Center, located in Silverdale, could lose its accreditation after more than 30 standards were found to be out of compliance, according to a quality check report, following an on-site survey. Continue reading at King5.
Nurses union, Tacoma hospital at odds over pace of replacing mattresses oozing fluid
A union representing nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center is calling for removal and replacement of any mattress with surface micro-tears following the discovery of compromised mattresses. WSNA said it seeks to raise awareness of the issue for workers and patients and referred to past warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the issue on a national level. “The problem at St. Joseph Medical Center is something that could be happening at other hospitals, and WSNA wants healthcare workers and patients to know this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately,” the union said in its release. Continue reading at The News Tribune.
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