Inside one Texas hospital, a pattern emerges: too few staff, unsafe conditions and profit over people. What’s happening here points to a broader crisis – nurses across the U.S. being pushed to the brink and leaving their workplace or the profession itself. We cover the story of one nurse and how this affects patient care and outcomes.
Guest:
- Katie Oberhelman, nurse, Saint Joseph Hospital; Jessica Martinez, executive director, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
Katie Oberhelman says the biggest issue on her floor isn’t one bad day or one hard shift. It’s an environment created by common spirit that’s always too stretched thin. One of the biggest issues is short staffing.
Jessica Martinez says the report highlights just how many of these issues are preventable and fixable.
Links for more info:
- Saint Joseph Health Nurses Unionize for Better Working Conditions – National Nurses United
- How Hospital Can Reduce Burnout and Improve Patient Care – UPenn Article
- Dirty Dozen 2026 Report – 12 Companies Putting Profit Over Workers – National Council for Occupational Safety and Health
- Jessica Martinez – National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Profile
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