Washington state hospitals continue to struggle with capacity, but COVID-19 isn’t entirely to blame

The Washington State Hospital Association says that the overcrowding is so bad that some hospitals are using lobbies, hallways or conference rooms to treat patients.

July 18, 2022 at 5:32 pm PDT

In a briefing on Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association says that while they’re concerned about the recent increase in COVID-19 infections, the crisis is primarily due to staffing shortages and a delay in discharges. Up to 20% of patients aren’t being discharged as soon as they should be. These are typically patients that have received treatment and should now be in a nursing home or long-term care facility instead of a hospital room.

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