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Heatwave<\/p>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Emergency & disaster response<\/a>\n
\n\t- Bushfire<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Heatwave<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Cyclone, Flooding & Storms<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Mpox<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Staff update – Heatwave conditions<\/h2>\nWhat is happening?<\/h3>\n
Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions with significantly higher than average estimated maximum day and night time temperatures.<\/p>\n
The Bureau of Meteorology expects the period of hot weather will continue today and tomorrow, with temperatures easing and further storms predicted over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Metro North facilities provide essential services to the community and all of us, clinical, operational, support and administrative staff play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the care they need whatever the weather event.<\/p>\n
Queensland Health is the lead hazard agency for heatwaves. To coordinate preparedness activities within health and with partner agencies Metro North’s Heatwave Sub-Plan remains on alert.<\/p>\n
What do I need to do?<\/h3>\n
Visit the Queensland Health website<\/a> for information on heatwave precautions and:<\/p>\n\n- Remember to stay hydrated by drinking 2-3L of water a day.<\/li>\n
- Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide<\/a> when outside, such as walking to and from your vehicle.<\/li>\n
- Watch out for early signs of heat stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Staff who work outdoors or travel to support community-based care should keep outside activity to a minimum during the hottest part of the day, drink plenty of water, and be aware of heat related illness symptoms<\/a>. There is a Heatwave workplace guideline<\/a> for employees and a First Aid Fact Sheet \u2013 for Heat (non-clinical areas)<\/a> to support staff wellness available on the staff extranet.<\/p>\nVisiting and telehealth teams should check patients are aware of the heatwave and are taking appropriate action to reduce the impact<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhere can I find out more?<\/h3>\n
Metro North Health has created an extranet site to keep staff across our emergency and disaster response activities<\/a>. The site also includes links to useful resources.<\/p>\nFor updates on fires, heatwaves, storms, and flooding in your area, download the BOM alerts app on your phone and turn on the warning notifications.<\/p>\n
For general information about preparing your home and family for extreme weather and natural disaster events, visit Get Ready Queensland<\/a>.<\/p>\nPlease share this information with colleagues who may not have email access.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Heatwave<\/p>\n<\/div><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Emergency & disaster response<\/a>\n
- \n\t
- Bushfire<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Heatwave<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Cyclone, Flooding & Storms<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Mpox<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Staff update – Heatwave conditions<\/h2>\n
What is happening?<\/h3>\n
Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions with significantly higher than average estimated maximum day and night time temperatures.<\/p>\n
The Bureau of Meteorology expects the period of hot weather will continue today and tomorrow, with temperatures easing and further storms predicted over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Metro North facilities provide essential services to the community and all of us, clinical, operational, support and administrative staff play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the care they need whatever the weather event.<\/p>\n
Queensland Health is the lead hazard agency for heatwaves. To coordinate preparedness activities within health and with partner agencies Metro North’s Heatwave Sub-Plan remains on alert.<\/p>\n
What do I need to do?<\/h3>\n
Visit the Queensland Health website<\/a> for information on heatwave precautions and:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Remember to stay hydrated by drinking 2-3L of water a day.<\/li>\n
- Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide<\/a> when outside, such as walking to and from your vehicle.<\/li>\n
- Watch out for early signs of heat stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Staff who work outdoors or travel to support community-based care should keep outside activity to a minimum during the hottest part of the day, drink plenty of water, and be aware of heat related illness symptoms<\/a>. There is a Heatwave workplace guideline<\/a> for employees and a First Aid Fact Sheet \u2013 for Heat (non-clinical areas)<\/a> to support staff wellness available on the staff extranet.<\/p>\n
Visiting and telehealth teams should check patients are aware of the heatwave and are taking appropriate action to reduce the impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Where can I find out more?<\/h3>\n
Metro North Health has created an extranet site to keep staff across our emergency and disaster response activities<\/a>. The site also includes links to useful resources.<\/p>\n
For updates on fires, heatwaves, storms, and flooding in your area, download the BOM alerts app on your phone and turn on the warning notifications.<\/p>\n
For general information about preparing your home and family for extreme weather and natural disaster events, visit Get Ready Queensland<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Please share this information with colleagues who may not have email access.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Watch out for early signs of heat stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Heatwave<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Bushfire<\/a><\/li>\n\t