NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence

Hospitals and nursing homes are drawing on lessons learned in the spring


New York City hospitals and nursing homes are drawing on lessons learned in the spring as they prepare for a potential COVID, according to an article on the ABC News site.

In March and April, resources were thin, emergency rooms overflowed and funeral homes stacked corpses in refrigerated trailers.

Doctors say they have better coronavirus treatments, three-month supplies of personal protective equipment and contingency staffing plans.

Similar preparations are underway at New York’s  nursing homes.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is warning that the state’s progress is being threatened by the national surge in cases. The state’s overall test positivity rate is now 1.81 percent, but in hot zone areas it stands at 2.63 present, according to an ABC7 article. 

Read the full ABC News article.

 

 



November 6, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

How Designers Create Welcoming Senior Care Communities

Risk assessments and cost analysis play a role in creating thriving communities.


Data-Driven Decisions: How Analytics Are Shaping Healthcare Facility Planning

Hospitals can use data to prioritize upgrades, extend building lifespans and maximize the impact of limited capital budgets.


UC Health Opens Expanded Freeman Center for Developmental Disabilities

Every detail of the new Freeman Center was informed by input from patients, caregivers, self-advocates and community partners.


Upward Mobility: Market Forces Drive Hospitals Higher

Healthcare facilities nationwide are navigating challenges and opportunities presented by expanding their reach into the sky.


Georgia Hospital Bomb Hoaxes Highlight Need for Healthcare–Police Partnerships

Proactive planning and close collaboration with law enforcement help healthcare facilities maintain safety and continuity during false threats.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.