The Chief Operating Officer of St. Charles Health System in Bend says they’re well ahead of the curve when it comes to planning for a potential influx of Covid cases over the upcoming holidays.  Iman Simmons says they’re working with other skilled care facilities in the area to make sure no one goes without the care they need if they fall victim to Covid.  They call it “surge planning” which she says includes plans they have “at the ready” to provide for additional bed space, equipment, and staff.