Wisconsin Governor Activates 530-Bed Field Hospital to Combat COVID-19
The state of Wisconsin has been hit hard by the spread of COVID-19, with hospitals and medical facilities facing increasing strain amid rising case numbers. In response, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has activated a 530-bed field hospital, aimed at providing additional capacity for COVID-19 patients.
The field hospital, located at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, will be operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in cooperation with the Wisconsin National Guard. The hospital will be capable of treating both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, helping to ease the burden on existing medical facilities.
"This field hospital will be an important resource for our state as we continue to fight COVID-19," said Governor Evers in a statement. "We are grateful to the hardworking staff who will be caring for patients at this facility, and we are committed to doing everything we can to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites during this challenging time."
The activation of the field hospital comes as hospitals across the state face increasing strain from rising case numbers. According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, as of November 18, 2020, there were 2,277 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the state, with 451 in intensive care units.
In addition to the activation of the field hospital, the use of emergency rescue medical equipment and hospital furniture can play a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for high-quality and reliable medical equipment, with hospitals and medical facilities facing unprecedented demand for supplies and equipment. From ventilators to personal protective equipment, healthcare providers need access to the tools and technology necessary to care for COVID-19 patients safely.
Portable operation lamps and operating tables, for example, can help hospitals quickly set up operating rooms or treatment areas. Hospital beds and emergency stretchers can help providers move patients safely and efficiently between rooms and medical facilities. And homecare furniture can help patients recover at home, reducing the burden on medical facilities and freeing up resources for COVID-19 patients.
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, it is critical that we invest in emergency rescue medical equipment and hospital furniture to ensure that healthcare providers have the tools and technology necessary to care for patients safely and effectively. The activation of the field hospital in Wisconsin is just one example of the many steps being taken to address the challenges posed by COVID-19, and we must remain committed to supporting our healthcare providers as they work to care for patients in need.