In a firm response to the escalating number of flu cases, Ferrell Hospital and various other local healthcare facilities have imposed stringent restrictions on visitations. This protocol has been primarily designed to bolster patient safety and to shield the wider community. Debbie Sullivan, an integral part of the team handling employee health and Infection prevention…
As healthcare professionals continue to grapple with the surge of flu cases nationwide, Owensboro Regional Hospital has responded by implementing visitor restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the disease. The decision, while reportedly in line with a typical flu season, is largely influenced by post-holiday increases in illness. Dr. Brad Cornell, Vice…
This year's respiratory virus season witnesses a surge in the cases induced by a mutated version of an influenza A strain. The CDC's latest FluView report indicates more than half of the states in the country reporting 'high' or 'very high' levels of flu-like illnesses for the week ending Dec. 20. It is anticipated that…
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) has declared the implementation of visitor restrictions at all its facilities, effective from Monday, December 8. This rigorous measure, encompassing structures such as the Children's Hospital of Michigan, is aimed at curbing the escalating risk of widespread flu and other respiratory viruses. This decisive step has been prompted by a…
With the unpredictability always inherent in flu season, the current year poses additional challenges. Factors such as the emergence of a new, more aggressive flu strain, the dip in vaccination rates, and the presence of other diseases increase the complexity of the situation. With these considerations in mind, hospitals are gearing up to handle higher…
As we transition into flu season, Banner Health facilities have announced that seasonal visitor restrictions will be set into motion from the forthcoming Sunday. This precautionary measure is intended to mitigate the risk posed by the escalation in flu and respiratory virus issues.
The restrictions will influence Banner hospitals located across six states, including Arizona. Exceptions…
As we approach the end of summer and move into September, healthcare professionals are gearing up for the inevitable uptick in illnesses that typically arrive with the cooler weather. Fall not only brings in pumpkin spice lattes and the changing leaves, but also the onset of flu season. It's this impending time of mass sickness…