Special Report

States With the Worst Hospital Workforce Shortages

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16. Tennessee
> Pct. of hospitals anticipating critical shortages in the next week: 42.9%
> No. of hospitals anticipating critical staffing shortages: 42
> Pct. of inpatient beds currently being utilized: 71.7%

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15. Michigan
> Pct. of hospitals anticipating critical shortages in the next week: 42.9%
> No. of hospitals anticipating critical staffing shortages: 45
> Pct. of inpatient beds currently being utilized: 79.8%

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14. Oklahoma
> Pct. of hospitals anticipating critical shortages in the next week: 44.4%
> No. of hospitals anticipating critical staffing shortages: 40
> Pct. of inpatient beds currently being utilized: 70.2%

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13. California
> Pct. of hospitals anticipating critical shortages in the next week: 44.5%
> No. of hospitals anticipating critical staffing shortages: 151
> Pct. of inpatient beds currently being utilized: 77.6%

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12. Louisiana
> Pct. of hospitals anticipating critical shortages in the next week: 49.5%
> No. of hospitals anticipating critical staffing shortages: 55
> Pct. of inpatient beds currently being utilized: 69.5%

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