By Courtney Schmoll—
MUNCIE, Ind.—As COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to surge, IU Health will temporarily suspend 100% of all inpatient elective surgeries and procedures throughout the system, beginning Monday, Sept.6. The surge of COVID-19 patient volumes has continued to accelerate at a rapid pace, and this temporary change is needed to further relieve pressure on our care teams and to free up space for critically ill patients.
Elective surgery patients (non-emergent, non-urgent) are being notified now. This suspension will be continuously monitored and extended as needed on a rolling basis for two-week periods.
