To get a clearer picture of COVID-19 hospitalization trends, Becker’s compiled data from Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University. The data, last updated May 6, displays seven-day trends for overall and COVID-19 hospitalization occupancy from July 27, 2020, to May 2, 2021.
Information regarding national intensive care unit capacity, COVID-19 ICU capacity, general inpatient capacity and COVID-19 inpatient capacity is provided in eight week increments.
U.S. ICU bed capacity trends:
Percent of all ICU beds occupied:
Sept. 14-20, 2020: 67 percent
Nov. 9-15, 2020: 73 percent
Jan. 4-10, 2021: 78 percent
March 1-7, 2021: 70 percent
April 26-May 2, 2021: 71 percent
Number of COVID-19 ICU beds occupied:
Sept. 14-20, 2020: 9,618 beds
Nov. 9-15, 2020: 16,727 beds
Jan. 4-10, 2021: 29,232 beds
March 1-7, 2021: 11,320 beds
April 26-May 2, 2021: 10,411 beds
U.S. inpatient bed capacity trends:
Percent of all inpatient beds occupied:
Sept. 14-20, 2020: 68 percent
Nov. 9-15, 2020: 72 percent
Jan. 4-10, 2021: 74 percent
March 1-7, 2021: 71 percent
April 26-May 2, 2021: 73 percent
Number of COVID-19 inpatient beds occupied:
Sept. 14-20, 2020: 36,414 beds
Nov. 9-15, 2020: 75,060 beds
Jan. 4-10, 2021: 137,620 beds
March 1-7, 2021: 47,195 beds
April 26-May 2, 2021: 42,256 beds
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.
