Representative Rutherford presses DPH on hallway beds and fire-code enforcement; DPH signals legislative fix
Representative Rutherford challenged DPH over hospital hallway beds, arguing enforcement and the practical realities of capacity, while DPH said it is working with hospitals and plans to present legislative language to allow limited hallway use in emergencies and paused enforcement pending statutory action.
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A prolonged exchange between Representative Rutherford and Department of Public Health officials focused on the practice of placing hospital beds in ER hallways during surge periods and whether enforcement or a legislative change is the appropriate response.
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