IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Suspends All Inpatient Elective Surgeries, Effective Sept 6th

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo providedIU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo provided

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.