AP Idaho

Helena hospital critical care at capacity amid virus surge

Published September 16, 2021 1:32 PM

By IRIS SAMUELS
Associated Press/Report for America

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Critical care resources are at maximum capacity at St. Peter’s Health hospital in Helena amid a surge in COVID-19 patients. Hospital officials say Thursday the hospital has implemented crisis standards of care. These standards are implemented when the hospital resources are not sufficient to provide full care to all patients in the facility. St. Peter’s Health chief medical officer Dr. Shelly Harkins said the constraints in the hospital are worse than what was seen earlier in the pandemic. The hospital’s intensive care unit, advanced medical unit and morgue are full. Hospitals across Montana and in neighboring states are facing similar stress.

Article Topic Follows: AP Idaho

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.