'Unprecedented times': COVID-era staff shortages affected operations in emergency department, inquest hears

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• – COVID-19 nurse shortages led to disruptions in emergency department operations, resulting in delayed triage for patients like Heather Winterstein, who waited hours with life-threatening sepsis.
• – Restrictions also impacted staff availability and efficiency in emergency care.
• – The inquest aims to investigate the circumstances surrounding Winterstein's death.