Conversion of a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility into a Satellite Hospital in Response to a COVID-19 Surge.

Background: New York City was among the earliest and hardest hit areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the peak of the surge in April 2020, a makeshift hospital was opened to address the growing need of overflow beds in Brooklyn, New York. A rehabilitation center was converted into a satellite hospital with a capacity of up to 425 patient beds in 10 days.