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Dennis Donovan

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Fri Mar 27, 2020, 06:37 AM Mar 2020

Henry Ford Hlth System confirms letter addressing palliative care when vents run out



Jesse Lehrich ✔@JesseLehrich

UPDATE: Henry Ford Health System says the alarming letter that's been circulating about how ventilators will be prioritized is authentic, but not yet active policy.

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/draft-hospital-letter-leaks-outlining-who-gets-ventilators-shortage



1:19 AM - Mar 27, 2020


The letter itself:



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superpatriotman

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Fri Mar 27, 2020, 07:42 AM
Mar 2020
https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2020/03/27/coronavirus-covid-19-henry-ford-life-death-protocols-letter/5085702002/

In recent days, the CEO of Beaumont Health described the current crisis as "our worst nightmare" and the novel coronavirus health crisis as a "biological tsunami." He warned the public of limited supplies and the need to stay at home to limit the spread. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on March 23 requiring residents to stay in place until April 13.


My sister is an RN at Beaumont!
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