In DFW, the trauma center is reportedly cutting hours cut and working on empty floors.
In Phoenix, they have plenty of supplies and workers are "on call." At least one large hospital is forcing employees to use their PTO as the hospital is empty and losing money.
In Colorado, they say they have lots of staff are standing down waiting for the surge. They have reduced hours and even furloughed some employees. Medical practices are being strained just to make payroll.
From someone working in the In Springfield/Peoria area of Illinois --
"I’m Home Health, daughter is an RN, daughter-in-law in charge of hiring RN’s ... our LARGE hospitals in are sending nurses home due to LOW census. Noone Is Coming to the hospitals and only several Covid patients. Get us back to work!"