Orlando, Fla. — AdventHealth announced Tuesday that its Central Florida division will transition from “black status” down to “Red Status,” beginning Sept. 1.
The move allows hospitals in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole and other Central Florida counties to move forward with certain surgical procedures that had been suspended because of an increase in COVID-19 patients.
Officials with AdventHealth said while it still has a high number of COVID-19 patients, a slowdown in admissions allows for the change.
“We are thankful that we continue to see a downward trend of COVID patients in our hospitals and that will allow us to provide care to those who have had to delay certain procedures,” said Dr. Neil Finkler.
The hospital said patients will be contacted by their physician’s office to schedule any new or previously scheduled procedures.