There was an article here in Idaho about medical workers being laid off

Mar 23, 2020
9:34:17pm

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Because all “elective” procedures have been postponed. This despite the fact we only have like 4-5 coronavirus patients hospitalized in the whole state

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I'll probably be called a liar by some on here, but I have a sister that is a

Lance71

3/23/20 9:23pm

Depending the department it can be absolutely true.

mudpupper

3/23/20 9:24pm

Please expound on that. I'm curious.

Lance71

3/23/20 9:38pm

90% of departments have been drastically reduced

cougfanz

3/23/20 9:40pm

She is treating COVID19 patients. Also, she says they have plenty of PPE.

Lance71

3/23/20 9:48pm

Yep. We know that most hospitals have minimal covid patients now

cougfanz

3/23/20 9:49pm

I believe it. Experiencing the same due to halt of elective surgeries

tander123

3/23/20 9:24pm

several ER docs on CB have said the same

BlueFrog

3/23/20 9:25pm

RE: I'll probably be called a liar by some on here, but I have a sister that is

Cougarmayn

3/23/20 9:25pm

Well around here it's for sure true. Was in an icu today and it's a ghost town.

johnnycarson

3/23/20 9:27pm

There was an article here in Idaho about medical workers being laid off

cougarfann888

3/23/20 9:34pm

A big anesthesia group. Very sad

BYU '80

3/23/20 9:36pm

MD preservation there.. more of letting loose of the CRNAs before their

cougfanz

3/23/20 9:44pm

Have to laugh. The irony. Not a laughing matter though

777

3/23/20 9:37pm

Talked to a nurse here in Salt Lake...said the same thing!

cambo

3/23/20 9:41pm

all elective surgeries have been eliminated

flyzag

3/23/20 9:44pm

And nearly all clinic visits, ancillary testing (imaging), rehab

cougfanz

3/23/20 9:46pm

I believe it. ER volumes are down drastically almost everywhere. Maybe not New York.

Virginia Ute

3/23/20 9:51pm

Because there were less parents picking up missionaries in Washington.

ochobeeguy

3/23/20 9:53pm

Our hospital is empty in Colorado...

diluigifan

3/23/20 10:10pm

I've spoken with hospital doctors working in 4 different Utah facilities. All 4 confirm.

kccougar

3/23/20 10:18pm

My BIL is a nurse anesthetist and he may be laid off due to cancellation of

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