The hospital released its plan as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked hospitals to increase capacity. The Griffiss Surgery Center in Rome, N.Y., has been in contact with the hospital about supporting the hospital’s surge needs.
The hospital’s chief nursing officer, Samantha Vining, told the Sentinel the hospital is repurposing space and staff to accommodate patients, in addition to creating a phone line for retired healthcare workers to help out. The hospital also is working with nursing graduates to assist.
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