Rural hospitals represent more than half of all hospitals in the United States, providing essential access to inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical services in rural communities.
On average, rural hospitals have 25 beds, which is less than one-third the beds compared to the urban average of 76 beds. In addition, some rural hospitals do not have intensive care units, and some are 35 miles away from the next nearest hospital. "For rural communities, the population is older, sicker, has a greater percentage of chronic health care needs. I just described the population most at risk for COVID-19,” said Alan Morgan, CEO of the NRHA.
Blaine County, Idaho, has more than 300 positive COVID-19 patients but is only a small rural hospital with 25 beds for the community. Eagle County, Colo., has more than 300 positive cases, but its county hospital has only 56 beds.CUOMO: ANTIBODY TEST COULD BE CRITICAL IN RETURN TO NORMALCY
Explain why the Governors are not making sure they are supplied. In addition, why they are not asking nurses and doctors reporting that they have been working reduced hours not to be ready to come. Does the task force have to hold Governors by the hand to get things done.
Trump deplorables are going straight to hell now ...😂