Thread by @ElleBrandenburg

Some napkin math on non-icu healthcare capacity.
Disclaimer: I know pts come and go.
Napkin math.
On 01/11 there were ONLY 159 UNOCCUPIED Non-ICU beds in all of #Alberta (screenshot below from @GoAHealth website).
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By 01/14 COVID inpts were reported at 741 (likely to be revised see @joevipondmd thread below)

Reducing those beds to ~ 118. Even with potential pts discharges this is alarming. Especially given the massive revisions to patient numbers this week.

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https://twitter.com/jvipondmd/status/1482239966583222276?s=20

According to CHI (see image below, taken today) last week #COVID19AB hospitalizations increased by 59%.

So, I can’t help but wonder, have we already reached maximum healthcare capacity for non-ICU pts in #Alberta @PopAlberta team, what do you think?

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So, I gotta ask, @CMOH_Alberta and @JasonCoppingAB what is the plan for this?

Also, could you please bring @dryiu_verna to a presser on Monday so someone can ask?

Cause at least she tries answer the actual question asked...

#transparencymattersab

#abhealth

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I mean if my napkin math can see disaster, surely @jkenney and @Alberta_UCP can as well...right...🤷‍♀️

So they must have a plan...right!?!
I think it is time to share it with the rest of us...

#abpoli
#intentionallycruelwave5

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Stay safe Alberta!
If you need medical care please seek it--but try really really hard not to need it.

With the ongoing crisis facing our @ahs_ems

(🙏 @HSAAlbertaEMS for your keeping us informed)

and the napkin math

I am worried for us all.

/Fin