Flu vaccine shortage places premium on infection control and surge capacity.
There are several steps you can take today to lessen the impact of flu season on your ED. Combine public education, inoculation, and good hygiene to optimize infection control. Improve surge capacity through targeted cohorting of patients with symptoms of airborne diseases and canceling elective admissions. Put an immediate ban on boarding admitted patients in your hallways.
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