Chicago hospital prepares for the worst ahead of DNC
CHICAGO – In just under a week, the United Center will be packed with delegates for the Democratic National Convention , dignitaries, and possibly the next U.S. president.While there were no known threat days out of the event, preparations continued for any possible situation. CBS News Chicago Investigators took a look at one Chicago hospital, Rush University Medical Center , which has moved some outpatient appointments to virtual ones and they're prepared with specialized medical equipment.
Each support column in the building has hidden triage equipment inside with access to power and oxygen. Cozzi said the staff at Rush has been preparing the facility over the last six months.'We've totally renovated everything,' he said.Shonda Morrow heads the hospital's nurses and operations. She said they're prepared for the DNC.'The biggest challenge is not knowing what to expect, but still preparing for the unprepared,' Morrow said.
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