The HOT, WARM & COLD Zones for our ED level 1, 2 & 3 Pandemic Plans. Today you will see our level 1 HOT, WARM & COLD Zone Posters being put up in each of the clinical areas.
As we progress through the pandemic levels these areas will change from warm to hot zones as more pts present with COVID or suspected COVID.
It is an evolving model & activity will change so please bear with us during these times & we will continue to update you on our progress.
We are planning to open our Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) as of Monday 6 April from 10.00-22.00hrs (in Medical Outpatients).
This will be staffed initially next week by our dedicated NPs and the ED CIN will move over there as well.
Next week the CIN will become the concierge at the front of ED to make sure pts are initially screened, registered appropriately and then taken around to the MIIU clinic.
If there is a medical CODE BLUE emergency in the MIIU then 2222 needs to be called & the hospital Code Blue team will respond. The patient then can be moved back to ED for ongoing management.
As we increase activity in the MIIU then additional staffing will be allocated to assist i.e. nursing, clerical, wardpersons, cleaners,