LINCOLN- Following a recent surge in Covid-19, RSV, and influenza cases, what Nebraska doctors are calling a 'triple threat,' four medical professionals said in a news conference that, although the state's hospitals will remain open, the additional stress and ongoing labor shortages could hurt patient care.

"Our hospitals are entering a very challenging time, and quite frankly, we need Nebraskans to help us with it," said Jeremy Nordquist, President of the Nebraska Hospital Association, "It's pretty stark when you look at the numbers." Nordquist went on to highlight that, according to reports from the DHHS, the number of Covid-related emergency room visits is close to what it was during this time last year, when the Omicron variant was sweeping the nation.

Similarly, Nordquist stated that "probably about three times the rate of influenza cases are coming into our emergency rooms." The Hospital Association has been in discussion with experts and elected officials on how to solve the workforce shortage crisis, saying that they can't solve it on their own.

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