Introduction
Viral infections, including Flu, Covid, RSV and other emerging respiratory viruses of concern are easily transmitted and therefore pose a significant risk of transmission and associated complications to patients with underlying health conditions including; respiratory/ cardiac disease or immunosuppression, pregnant women, the very young and elderly
During the colder winter months there is a higher prevalence of Flu/RSV/other viruses; affecting health and social care systems. Each year the Trust plans for and responds to surges in demand of flu/CoVid/RSV/Other virus presentations. A robust vaccination programme is in place for staff (& where appropriate) patients, in order to reduce transmission and associated harm.
The staff vaccination programme will be delivered in line with the current national guidance; delivered by OH. A surge in any of the current known dominant viruses (Flu, CoVid-19, RSV etc) will require the introduction of special arrangements to ensure a coordinated and collaborative response; in order to ensure minimisation of spread and associated risk.
In order to protect both its patients and staff the Trust embarks on a yearly Flu vaccination programme.
Aims and Objectives
The aim of the plan is to:
- Provides an effective response to surge presentation
- Safeguard and maintain all essential services
- Safeguard staff & patients
- Maintains critical care service provision
Policy Details
Download: | N/A |
Compiled by: | Claire O’Brien, Head of Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Amanda Walker and Shila Patel, (Infection Prevention and Control Team) Nadine Williams, Occupational Health |
Ratified by: | IPC / Trust Executive Committee |
Date Ratified: | June 2022 |
Date Issued: | June 2022 |
Review Date: | June 2023 |
Target Audience: | All clinical teams |
Contact name: | Claire O’Brien, Head of Emergency Planning and Resilience |
See also:
- Occupational Health Vaccination Flu Programme Strategy
- National Flu Plan
- Internal Incident / Business Continuity Plans
- Operational Pressures Escalation Levels - (OPEL) Plan
- Communications Plan
- PHE Respiratory Viruses Policy
- Outbreak Policy
- CoVid Clinical Guidance
- IPC Isolation Policy
- National IPC Manual for England