美国医院缺乏关于老年病床的可靠数据,威胁着病人对不断增长的需求做好准备。 U.S. hospitals lack reliable data on aging beds, threatening readiness for rising patient demand.

多个州的官员承认,他们缺乏关于老化医院床位数量的明确数据,在病人需求不断增长和工作人员短缺的情况下,引起了对保健系统准备情况的担忧。 Officials across multiple states admit they lack clear data on the number of aging hospital beds, raising concerns about healthcare system preparedness amid rising patient demand and staff shortages. 尽管对基础设施现代化的压力越来越大,但许多设施继续使用陈旧的床位,没有集中的跟踪或报告。 Despite growing pressure to modernize infrastructure, many facilities continue to operate outdated beds, with no centralized tracking or reporting. 卫生领导人警告说,如果没有准确的信息,未来能力和安全标准的规划工作仍然受到严重破坏。 Health leaders warn that without accurate information, planning for future capacity and safety standards remains severely compromised.