How For-Profit Hospitals Harm Patients | Lean to the Left Podcast

How For-Profit Hospitals Harm Patients

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast,we address the crucial challenges nurses face in today's for-profit healthcare environment, including staffing shortages, burnout, and the impact of private equity in the healthcare sector -- including how for-profit hospitals harm patients.

Special guest Kathy Allen, founder of GutsyNurses.com and author of the upcoming book, 'Gutsy Nurses Save Lives,' shares her insights on the current state of nursing, the exploitation of nurses and patients for profit, and innovative holistic approaches to maintaining health.

Kathy also discusses her work in traumatic stress, her program Gutsy Nurses, and her experiences in stand-up comedy.

Tune in to hear a profound discussion on the state of nursing and healthcare today and the importance of creating a supportive environment for healthcare workers. After all, patients' lives are at stake.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Lean to the Left Podcast

00:15 Challenges Facing Nurses Today

00:45 Interview with Kathy Allen: Gutsy Nurses

01:17 Current State of Nursing and Healthcare

04:42 Impact of For-Profit Healthcare

09:29 Innovative Approaches in Nursing

09:50 Kathy Allen's Background and Mission

10:47 Gutsy Nurses Program and Classes

15:59 Alternative Healing Methods

23:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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