In the television drama “The Pitt,” patients in a fictional emergency room in Pittsburgh are sometimes “boarded” in corridors for hours, even days, waiting for a hospital bed. Art ...

There are several factors to consider when investing in medical equipment. Used hospital beds are unique among the many choices and quality brands. Health care service providers and individuals ...

Experts warn of impact to patient care due to longer waits for hospital beds and transfers to rehab and nursing homes.

These steps can help improve hospital-patient safety: 1. Monitor your meds ... ask your nurse—or a friend or relative—to help you out of bed and, if possible, take a stroll.

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has made a significant ... enhancing patient care and safety. "They're low boy beds, we have critical care beds, we have low air loss beds. Patients are able to ...

The nonprofit Leapfrog Group releases its Hospital Safety Grade reports in the fall ... all performed below average in preventing dangerous bed sores, collapsed lungs and what Leapfrog refers ...

Safety problems, including patient falls and dangerous bed sores. Practices to prevent errors, including handwashing and safe medication administration. Doctors, nurses and hospital staff ...