An Approach to Consolidating Pediatric Hospital Beds During the COVID-19 Surge

On April 3, 2020, in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the Children’s Hospital Association of the United States issued guidance for coordinating pediatric hospital care and increasing general hospital surge capacity.1 Observing that ∼200 hospitals already care for 50% of all pediatric admissions, it called for immediate consolidation of pediatric care within experienced pediatric facilities and coordinated efforts between...