| To view as a web page, go here. | | Give Us Your Opinion | | The WBJ Daily Report Flash Poll seeks the votes and viewpoints of Central Massachusetts business leaders each week on a topic of importance. Please take a minute or two to read the question below and the details behind it, then cast your vote and add your opinion. The results will be announced in Thursday's edition of the WBJ Daily Report. | | THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: | The Massachusetts Department of Public Health last week approved a plan from UMass Memorial Health Care to convert roughly half of the hospital's psychiatric beds into medical/surgical beds, despite opposition from the state nurses association, people in the community and the Worcester city council. The hospital said it needs the medical/surgical beds and can treat patients at other behavioral health hospitals by transporting them there. Do you support UMass Memorial's plan to convert psychiatric beds for medical/surgical use? Yes. It's sad that the beds have to close but the hospital needs the extra medical/surgical beds.
Yes. UMass Memorial has enough partnerships with other psychiatric hospitals and plans to expand its own to meet behavioral health needs.
No. There is already insufficient access to mental health services and we can't afford to cut any more beds.
No. Transporting patients to and from other facilities is going to hurt continuity of care.
This week's Flash Poll seeks your vote and opinion on this topic. Voice your opinion now! We appreciate all comments and opinions. To print any comments in the WBJ, we ask that you provide your first and last name, and prefer you also list the company you work for or the town where you work or reside. However, all comments posted in good taste will appear on our website. Comment: Can't answer the question in your email? Click here to view as web page before commenting. |
|
| You are receiving this email from the Worcester Business Journal because you are subscribed to the Daily Report at WBJournal.com. | Worcester Business Journal
172 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Contact us | | Click here to unsubscribe |
|
|
|
