hospital capacity

WRGB: Capital Region Hospital Bed Capacity Remains Adequate Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

January 20, 2021

WRGB/CBS6 News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., about COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Capital Region. Dr. Hanks discussed how hospitals are responding to the high levels of inpatient volume. [...]

WNYT: Albany Co. Announces New Partnership to Ease Hospital Strain as Cases Reach New Record High

January 12, 2021

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to announce a new partnership with Albany County to help address hospital capacity concerns. It involves the utilization of space at the county-run Shaker Place Nursing Home. [...]

WRGB: Hospitals Closely Monitor Capacity, Leaders Say Beds Still Available

January 5, 2021

Christopher Jordan, chief nursing officer for St. Peter's Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WRGB/CBS6 Albany for its story on hospital capacity in the Capital Region. Jordan addressed adjustments being made at SPHP hospitals to care for the growing number of COVID-19 patients. [...]

WTEN: Staffing Shortages a Concern for Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Rise

December 7, 2020

WTEN/News10 interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, for its story on hospital capacity concerns in the face of rising COVID-19 infections. [...]