"Day patient"

I am having an infusion in a department where one member of staff, a senior sister, is responsible for all the patients in this day unit. She has explained that she had and has, requested additional nurses, but they have not appeared.

She is apologising to us all. When I say one member of staff I mean one member, no care assistant or anyone.

They are doing a tremendous job, although I am worried about their health, when will they take a break, etc. I'm shocked, that a top rated hospital could allow this to happen.