Parson reactive, but not proactive vs. COVID-19

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Parson reactive, but not proactive vs. COVID-19

Fri, 12/25/2020 - 02:36
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Gov. Mike Parson took a positive step on behalf of Missourians this month in the fight against COVID-19, but the step he took is merely reactive – acting to address the suffering being wrought as the virus spreads – versus proactive, which would have prevented the virus from spreading in the first place. Parson deserves a pat on the back for entering into a “12-week partnership” with Vizient, a company that is expected to add staff and take other steps to expand capacity as hospital beds are filled by people who are sick and dying due to coronavirus infections. At this time, intensive care unit beds across Missouri are 89% full. Expanding capacity is a critical step in the effort to save lives, a step that Parson recognizes. “Since the start of COVID-19, we have continually monitored Missouri’s statewide health care system and focused on supporting our hospitals and health care workers as much as possible,” Parson said. “Staffing continues to be one of the biggest challenges right…

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