H1N1 influenza: what you need to know.
With the H1N1 influenza anticipated to peak in Queensland this month, it is important that all QNU members are up-to-date on the latest information and advice. The QNU has received regular briefings from Queensland Health on their response to the progression of the pandemic, and it is expected there will be significant increased demand for critical care and emergency department services, with flow-on effects to elsewhere in the health system. If this occurs, it will necessitate the deployment of nurses and other health care workers to those areas. Queensland Health are currently planning risk management strategies based on the experiences interstate as well as with pandemics overseas.
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