The Florida Hospital Association today provided the following update on COVID-19 in the state. Statewide data is derived from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
HHS Statewide COVID-19 Update:
Current Confirmed COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 11,515
Percent of Previous Peak (7/23/20): 113%
Total New COVID-19 Cases: 17,001
Inpatient Bed Utilization (all patients): 84%
Inpatient ICU Bed Utilization (adults): 86.5%
FHA Hospital Update:
The following information is being released by the Florida Hospital Association from a survey of hospitals completed Monday, August 2, 2021. This survey reflects responses from hospitals representing 82% of Florida’s acute care hospital beds.
COVID-19 hospitalized patients in ICU: 21%
COVID-19 hospitalized patients on ventilator: 13%
COVID-19 hospitalized patients transferred from nursing homes/long-term care: 2.7%
Hospitals expecting critical staffing shortage in next 7 days: 60%
Hospitals expanding patient care into non-care areas in next 7 days: 23%
“Current hospitalizations and the growth rate continue to be extremely troubling,†said Mary C. Mayhew, President and CEO, Florida Hospital Association. “But vaccines work! The fact that less than 3% of current hospitalizations arrived from nursing homes and long-term care facilities shows the state’s focus on vaccinating and protecting Florida’s seniors and most vulnerable has worked.â€
The Florida Hospital Association will continue communicating with all Florida hospitals and state officials and provide additional updates as events warrant.
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