Idaho - not the place to be right now.
On Sept. 16, 2021, Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) was activated statewide in Idaho.
Receiving care in a hospital room that was previously used as a classroom, or in a hallway or a tent.
Fewer nurses and doctors taking care of more patients.
Waiting many hours for care or being transferred to a hospital that could be hours away for your care.
Not being prioritized for the limited resources (such as a bed or a ventilator) or treatments available. In other words, patients with a greater likelihood of surviving their illness may be given a critical care bed or ventilator over patients less likely to survive.
Crisis Standards of Care | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov