Hospital Surges and Patient Safety in Brattleboro: Are Medical Errors More Likely?
Seasonal illnesses, public health emergencies, or staffing shortages can strain the standard of care at hospitals in Brattleboro and across Vermont. The average emergency department visit time in Vermont has climbed to approximately 185 minutes. Although healthcare professionals work hard to manage these influxes, overcrowding and high patient loads can create an environment in which […]