Exploring the Tragic Toll: Over 14,000 Deaths Linked to Hospital Restraints During Pandemic Crisis
Washington – A heart-wrenching trend emerged amid the chaos of the pandemic: approximately 14,000 deaths with potential connections to the use of physical restraints in healthcare settings. While restraints are typically employed to prevent patients from harming themselves or others, the significant uptick has raised concerns about their safety and the circumstances under which they were used. Throughout the pandemic, hospitals across the United States saw unprecedented strain due to surges in COVID-19 cases. This …