Episode 1415 • • 54:17 - 55:57
1415: Equity Hotel
Dutch Mortality Data and Hospital Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Policies
Scientists in the Netherlands are criticizing the government for withholding excess mortality data from independent investigators. Meanwhile, a "boots on the ground" report from a U.S. regional medical center describes an unofficial "don't-ask-don't-tell" policy regarding staff COVID-19 infections. Hospital management reportedly instructed symptomatic employees not to test so they could continue working due to staffing shortages.