Families Feel The Impact Of COVID Liability Protections For Hospitals

The video discusses the risks of hospital-acquired COVID-19, especially with the Omicron variant. It highlights the lack of a federal database to track such cases and the impact of liability shield protections on hospital accountability. The discussion also covers staffing shortages and policy changes in hospitals, emphasizing the importance of public awareness about infection risks in healthcare settings.

What was the death rate among patients who tested positive for COVID-19 after being hospitalized for other reasons in 2020?

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What do liability shield protections prevent families from doing?

• Suing hospitals for COVID-related infections

• Accessing hospital records

• Visiting their loved ones in hospitals

• Receiving free COVID-19 treatment

How have some hospitals changed their infection control practices?

• By encouraging higher quality masks for all patient encounters

• By increasing the number of visitors allowed

• By reducing the number of staff

• By eliminating the use of PPE

What is a major concern for hospitals dealing with staffing shortages?

• Calling in COVID-positive staff

• Lack of medical supplies

• Overcrowded waiting rooms

• Increased hospital bills

What is recommended for patients to wear in hospitals to reduce infection risk?

• Face shields only

• Cloth masks

• Surgical or KN95 masks

• No masks