Alternative Care Facility to Open at State Fair Park |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Friday, 24 April 2020 09:25 |
Temporary medical facility will help hospitals to manage surge in capacity while providing a safe location for low-acuity COVID-19 patients to isolate and recover. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm signed Emergency Order #32 on Thursday, relating to the operation of an alternative care facility (ACF) at State Fair Park in West Allis. The ACF at State Fair Park will play a critical role in helping hospitals to manage a surge in capacity while providing a safe location for low-acuity COVID-19 patients to isolate and recover, which are essential aspects of federal guidance and the Badger Bounce Back plan. |