BOISE, Idaho — As Idaho deals with the highest COVID-19 cases and positive test numbers seen so far, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has now activated crisis standards of care throughout Southern Idaho.
The action was placed on three local public health districts, including Central District Health — which encompasses Ada, Elmore, Boise and Valley counties — due to “severe staffing and blood shortages,” according to the release.
South Central and Southwest District Health will also have crisis standards activated. Crisis standards of care allow hospitals to triage patients based on the severity of their condition and likelihood of survival.
