by Hugo Murtas
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31 January 24 at 5:16 pm
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The last time it was triggered was in November 2022, at the center of the ninth wave of contamination linked to the Covid-19 virus.
More than a year later, the territory passed Brittany In the epidemic phase of the flu Health institutions and more specifically have a strong impact on its activity of Ille-et-Vilaine.
In this regard, the Regional Health Agency of Brittany (ARS) asked the institutions to activate their white plane, An extraordinary device Aim to strengthen the organization of hospitals to ensure patient care.
What difference does a white plan make?
Our colleagues from actu.fr point out in this article that according to the Ministry of Health, the hospital “can mobilize all the human, logistical and medical capacities of the establishment, while adapting the continuity and quality of care”.
It is also possible “Remember the staff During holidays or rest periods, to open new beds to accommodate more patients, while ensuring continuity of care for other patients.
No Deprogramming performance Or care can be carried out, such as transferring patients to less stressful services.
About twenty institutions are concerned
approx 20 Health institutions are affected by this extraordinary move. This is the case Hospitals No Rance, radon, Ferns And the window.
This measure will be subject to daily monitoring by the regional health agency, in consultation with all institutions in the area and city representatives and medical-social professionals.
Barrier gestures, flu vaccinations…
In this context of strong epidemics, ARS Bretagne addresses A message of consolidation for the entire population. To limit contamination, strict adherence to preventive measures is necessary, especially wearing a mask on public transport and in contact with vulnerable people, frequent hand washing and ventilation of the living room.
Additionally, she recalls that The Vaccination The most effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness from the flu. Flu vaccination saves an average of 2,000 lives each year among those aged 65 and over in France.
In order to invite vulnerable populations to be vaccinated, flu vaccination campaigns have been extended Until February 29, 2024. Doctors, midwives, pharmacists and nurses are authorized to administer the flu vaccine.
Dial 15 and don’t go straight to the emergency room
During these periods of hospital stress, we are also reminded not to saturate emergency services Do not go straight to the emergency room And first contact the attending physician.
In the absence of the latter, it is necessary Dial 15: The doctor will direct the patient to the best treatment.
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