Mount Nittany Health moves to next phase of its pandemic response plan

With the continuing high numbers of COVID cases in the community and in the hospital, Mount Nittany Health announced today that it is moving forward with additional surge planning measures as part of its pandemic response plan.

With the recent rise in COVID hospitalizations, health system clinical leaders have been managing the number of elective surgeries that require overnight stays on a day-to-day basis. Given the sustained high volume of hospitalizations, approximately half of these surgeries and some other procedures will be rescheduled through January 11, 2021. Daily monitoring will continue, with any further reductions made as needed. Depending on future trends, other services may also be adjusted as the health system balances care for COVID hospitalized patients and those needing other care.

“We also want to recognize our outstanding staff that is showing tremendous commitment and flexibility under very challenging circumstances. We are doing everything possible to manage our operations in a way that serves the community and provides as much support as possible for our frontline workers.”