The Columbia Missourian: MU Health Care memo cites 'crisis' due to COVID-19 patient admissions, staff shortages

An internal document from Women's and Children's Hospital states that hospital capacity — for staffing, beds and supplies — is strained, despite assurances from MU Health Care senior leadership last week.

The memo provided to the Missourian, sent Tuesday and written by Director of Nursing and Patient Care Operations at Women’s and Children’s Hospital Christina Hoff-Vollrath, says the hospital does not have all necessary resources at its disposal. The hospitals are seeking solutions by reallocating staff and opening up beds in new locations. 

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