FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA
Facing COVID overflow, staff shortage, Apple Valley hospital pleads with public to help [Daily Press, Victorville, Calif. :: VV-Facing-COVID-overflow-staff-shortage-Apple-Valley-hospital-pleads-with-public-to-help-1214]
Dec. 14 With zero percent hospital capacity left, a main lobby turned into a COVID-19 unit and a shortage of healthcare workers who are suffering from illnesses and burnout, Providence St. Mary Medical Center officials are now pleading with local residents to follow coronavirus protocol.
The situation at the Apple Valley hospital isn’t especially unique. Across the country, health centers are reaching their breaking points, crammed with coronavirus patients and running out of resources, including staff. But Providence St. Mary directors and front-line healthcare workers are asking for the support of citizens to help slow the spread locally.
Facing COVID overflow, staff shortage, Apple Valley hospital pleads with public to help
Victorville Daily Press
With zero percent hospital capacity left, a main lobby turned into a COVID-19 unit and a shortage of healthcare workers who are suffering from illnesses and burnout, Providence St. Mary Medical Center officials are now pleading with local residents to follow coronavirus protocol.
The situation at the Apple Valley hospital isn’t especially unique. Across the country, health centers are reaching their breaking points, crammed with coronavirus patients and running out of resources, including staff. But Providence St. Mary directors and front-line healthcare workers are asking for the support of citizens to help slow the spread locally.