Senator Ron Johnson hosts roundtable on COVID-19 hospital protocols

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) convened a roundtable on Capitol Hill titled ‘COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People’ to examine hospital practices during the pandemic. The event brought together patients, grieving families, physicians, and nurses to share firsthand accounts of their experiences within the healthcare system.

Panelists recounted issues regarding treatment decisions, informed consent, and visitation restrictions that prevented family members from being at patients' bedsides. The senator’s office described the gathering as the first event in his COVID-related oversight efforts devoted entirely to hospital-level practices and patient experiences. The proceedings were live-streamed to allow public access to the testimonies, which focused on allegations of mistreatment and improper care encountered at various hospitals across the country.