A Jan. 10 winter storm dropped up to 8 inches of snow in North Texas and up to 10 inches in other Southern states, according to CNN and CBS affiliate KWTX.
Here is how hospitals and health systems prepared to operate, according to CBS News:
- Cook Children’s Medical Center inflated more than 200 air mattresses in case staff needed to stay on site. The Fort Worth, Texas-based hospital also ensured it had enough food, medication, linen and other supplies ahead of the storm.
- Arlington-based Texas Health Resources offered overnight accommodations for staff, treated entryways and sidewalks, and checked pipes, heaters and backup systems.
- Medical City Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White and Children’s Health — systems all based in Dallas — said they train for these rare events with strategies such as drills.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.