Well, Arizona is the first state to implement this and they have 135,000 cases -- FL has triple that -- I'd say we're next.
What you need to know about COVID-19 health care rationingDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona has become the first state in U.S. history to implement what’s known as Crisis Standards of Care, which some refer to as a way of rationing health care. This policy kicks in when a health care system is overwhelmed and expected to be severely impacted for a sustained period of time.
As a patient, or a potential patient, learning that your doctor and hospital system are operating under Crisis Standards of Care can be alarming. Many people believe it could mean that some older people, particularly those who are sickest, will be denied health care resources, such as ventilators, in favor of others........
.............Triage: A key component of Crisis Standards of Care is that the focus moves from delivering individual patient care to delivering the best care for the patient population. Crisis Standards of Care will often have three stages of triage: at the ambulance level, at the hospital level and at the ICU level. Each stage will assess a patient to see if there is a likelihood that the patient would substantially benefit from the treatment that is available.
Treatments and supplies: Crisis Standards of Care can mean using alternate drugs or devices when shortages occur to save lives. Re-using equipment, such as N95 masks, is also a way to extend scarce supplies.
Liability: Hospitals and health care systems are given broad protection and even qualified immunity from liability during Crisis Standards of Care. In addition to liability protection, there can be financial implications for reimbursing hospitals...........
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-health-care-rationing-2020-07-15?mod=home-page
