Beth Burton+FollowWhy Aren’t Hospitals Checking Frailty?Turns out, most UK hospitals aren’t checking if older patients are frail before surgery—even though frailty can mean longer hospital stays, more complications, and higher risks. Experts say screening everyone over 60 could help people recover faster and avoid extra days in the hospital. It’s a simple test, but 71% of hospitals skip it! Shouldn’t this be standard by now? #Healthcare #Aging #HospitalCare #Health21Share
Keith Stokes+FollowSepsis Survival: It’s All About Where You LandWild stat: If you get sepsis, your survival odds might depend on your hospital’s zip code. Researchers found that just moving patients to the best hospital in their area could save 1,700 lives a year—but improving care at lower-performing hospitals could save over 5,700! Basically, local hospital upgrades beat shuffling patients around. Who knew geography could be this life-or-death? #SepsisAwareness #Healthcare #HospitalCare #MedicalResearch #PatientOutcomes #Health8420Share
Terry Brown+FollowNurse Shortages = Riskier Hospital Stays?Turns out, hospitals with enough full-time nurses see fewer patient deaths, shorter stays, and less chance of being readmitted. A big UK study found that cutting nurse understaffing isn’t just good for patients—it actually saves money in the long run. But here’s the kicker: hiring temp nurses doesn’t work as well as investing in permanent staff. No shortcuts here—hospitals need to hire and keep more nurses on the floor for real results! #NursingMatters #Healthcare #HospitalCare #PatientSafety #NurseStaffing #Health80Share
