As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the United States, Florida is no exception. With 1,557 ICU beds filled to capacity, hospitals in the state have been forced to reuse beds and look for alternative solutions. According to the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services and Covid Act Now vaccination data, Stacker has compiled a list of counties with the lowest inpatient bed capacity in Florida. The counties are ranked based on the percentage of inpatient hospital beds filled starting in February. Hospitalization data were available for approximately 77% of counties in the U. S., and 64.8% of the population is fully vaccinated while 43.4% have received booster doses.
To get a better understanding of hospital capacity in each county, Stacker has quickly listed the occupancy in each hospital. Six exceeded full capacity, with one at 123% for adults. Nearby wall-mounted screens transmitting data from the hospital showed that more than 90 patients, some with Covid-19, were looking for other beds they needed. One had been waiting more than two days. Such a scene unfolded this month in Alabama, where a patient with a heart condition died after his hospital couldn't find an ICU bed for him, even after contacting 43 nearby hospitals. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding hospital capacity in Florida and how it affects patients and healthcare workers alike.
It is important to stay informed about the current situation and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones.
