Adj. Prof. Alanna Geary, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Over the previous two weeks, we have seen an uptick in COVID 19 cases. This has been reflected in the associated emergency department presentations and hospitalisations for COVID-19 and is consistent with the rest of the state and the nation more broadly. While there may be data or testing factors contributing to this, a similar trend has been observed in catchments across Metro North and SEQ.
Due to this, Metro North is making a planned transition to Tier 1 in our Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) response plan on Thursday 6 June 2024. Directorates have updated response plans to reflect the local situation.
All staff are encouraged to:
- to wear masks in line with the PPE guidelines (more information)
- ensure flu and COVID vaccinations and annual fit testing are up to date
- stay home if you’re unwell, let your line manager know and submit your leave form as soon as possible via the Smart Leave form on MyHR
- check in with your line manager for any other requirements in your local workplace under your directorate Acute Respiratory Illness Response Subplan.
Visitors will continued to be encouraged to wear a mask, sanitise hands when coming and going, and stay away if they have respiratory illness symptoms. Masks and hand sanitiser will be provided at facility entrances.
For more information, please access the Metro North Acute Respiratory Illness Response Plan Tier 1.
Kind regards,
Alanna.