Manila Bulletin
Pasay City hospital expands ICU, COVID-19 beds
Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) has implemented its surge contingency measures due to a significant increase in severe and critical COVID-19 patients.
The hospital has increased its COVID-19 dedicated beds from 37 to 52, with an additional four ICU beds, bringing the total to 14.
The ICU dedicated beds are currently 86 percent occupied, while 71 percent of regular COVID-19 beds are in use.
Some manpower from non-COVID areas will be redirected to COVID areas, elective operating rooms will be suspended, and the outpatient department will limit its daily procedures.
The hemodialysis unit will operate on a limited two-shift schedule, and the hospital is working to increase its medical supplies and protective gear.
PCGH is now accepting patients from the One Hospital Command even if they are not Pasay City residents.
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