Machines cannot replace human beings.
Despite having a plethora of equipment, ultimately it is people who safeguard patients' lives.
Consider if, during the previous incident with Li Yaxi, the nursing staff ratio had been three to one, it's unlikely the patient could have slipped away, ultimately leading to a major disaster. Increasing the number of nurses would significantly spike the labor costs, which patients would find unacceptable. The salary level for a nurse in a top-tier hospital like Guoxie, starting with a bachelor's degree, is not insignificant.
To save money for patients, in the end, the only option is to cut nursing costs. Because essentials like medications, equipment, and diagnostics cannot be further economized. In fact, the current ratio of doctors to beds is also subpar, filling the gaps with clinical medical students at zero labor cost.
