Running at or near capacity, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has announced new policies as it adjusts for a potential surge in COVID-19 and other patients.
The surge planning includes a voluntary program for employees in all areas of the organization to work four-hour shifts in patient care.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital CEO Doug Ekeren says there is an ever-growing demand for hospital patients…
Ekeren adds that overall, Avera Sacred Heart’s main goal is to take care of every patient as best as they can…
Avera officials are anticipating a projected COVID surge during late January and into February.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has made the decision to postpone some surgical procedures until at least Friday.
