Thanks for posting my strategy, Metro.
@lesleyj42 I also cancelled the admit to bed interaction because of the stuck sims issue. I had a sim get stuck in surgery once too (he teleported to the other table mid-surgery!) and my doctor couldn't finish the surgery. Some interesting bugs there.
Anyway, good job, everyone!
Sorry I'm so late in posting (although not too sorry... vacation was long overdue and very relaxing). Now I just have to try to finish the painter's challenge in time...