‘We still care’: ER nurse gives raw insight into overflowing ERs as mental health patients increase

SPOKANE, Wash. – Emergency rooms have become a safety net for overlapping crises in Spokane and statewide. With limited capacity already, wait times are increasing and bed space is falling short for those with immediate physical emergencies. “The hospital systems are really trying to address burnout, they’re trying to…

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