Cases of RSV, Influenza, and COVID Continue to Rise, Forcing Hospitals to Deploy Field Hospitals
With many pediatric centers being at or near capacity for RSV admissions, hospitals have prolonged ER holds while waiting for available inpatient beds.
A Potential Winter “Tridemic” of RSV, Influenza, COVID, and Hospital Surge
The unseasonably high numbers of pediatric patients admitted for respiratory infections are causing the early bed shortages.
Hospitals Seek HPP Grant Funding During the Omicron Surge
Hospitals are seeking funding from the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to help fight the growing Omicron surge.
The Emergence of Omicron
The latest updates on Omicron have increased testing and vaccinations as the newest coronavirus variant spreads, requiring surge capacity for hospitals.
How Triage Tents Help Manage Patient Surges
Triage tents are becoming a popular turn-key solution to screen incoming hospital patients and determine the severity of their needs.
U.S. COVID Cases on the Rise Again
COVID cases are once again rising in the U.S. as cold weather forces people indoors, potentially foreshadowing another winter surge.
The Delta Variant Pushes the U.S. Healthcare System to Its Limit
The Delta variant could force hospitals into rationing healthcare due to staff shortages, limited ICU beds, and higher transmission rates.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Can Prevent Hospital Surges
Despite rising vaccination rates, new COVID cases in hospitals are continuing to rise due to Delta variant infections among the unvaccinated.
COVID-19 Delta Variant Raising Concerns and Hospitalizations
COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations are expected to increase over the next four weeks due to the new Delta variant.
Negative Pressure Isolation vs. Positive Pressure Isolation
Learn what negative pressure isolation is, how it differs from positive pressure isolation, and why BLU-MED provides options for both.
The Importance of Mobile Field Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mobile field hospitals will remain an important component to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as well as future outbreaks.
A BLU-MED Medical Facility Boosts COVID-19 Vaccinations in Suffolk County
Suffolk County in New York has recently ramped up its mass vaccination efforts with the help of a mobile medical facility from BLU-MED Response Systems®.