Butler Health System novel coronavirus COVID-19 Update March 27, 2020

Total tests at Butler Health System (BMH) for COVID-19 thru 3/26/20: . . . .788

Tests obtained at BMH outdoor facility: . . .562

Tests obtained at Clarion Hospital outdoor facility: . . . 103

Hospital inpatients, as of 3/27/20, 10:00 AM:

Butler Memorial Hospital: . . . 15 patients. 14 suspected. 1 confirmed. 7 ICU patients.

1 death reported this morning and the deceased had tested positive for COVID-19.

Clarion Hospital . . . 2 patients. 1 confirmed. Both in ICU.

Other:

• Butler Memorial Hospital and Clarion Hospital have surge capacity plans in place for all types of patients.

• Appropriate patient separation and infection control standards are in place.

• BHS leadership and medical experts are in regular communication with county, state and federal officials.

• BHS is also in regular communication with CDC, PA DOH, Dept. of HHS. BHS also participates in regional Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer planning committees.

• Additional PPE has been received. This includes but is not limited to donations from MSA via Highmark, Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College.

• Supply availability is adequate at this time. BHS continues to encourage and is receiving any donations of personal protective equipment.