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Santa Fe seeing patients at a steeper and earlier rate than anticipated

Roehl_JC

Roehl_JC

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Associated Press - October 25, 2009 5:05 PM ET

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Health providers in Santa Fe say they're slammed as the swine flu outbreak has infected patients at a steeper and earlier rate than anticipated.

At Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, the flu pandemic has resulted in a busy staff, longer waits and higher admission rates. And health officials say the hospital isn't alone.

Dr. Richard Lieberman manages Santa Fe Urgent Care and clinics in Los Alamos and Espanola. He says he's seeing an incredible surge in patient loads.Still, health providers say years of planning have helped them prepare.

Medical staff and bed space can be expanded quickly, and there are stockpiles of essential supplies such as gowns and respirator kits. State officials also say they have enough antiviral for the more vulnerable patients.

http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=11380177
 
Re: Santa Fe health care providers "slammed" by H1N1

Re: Santa Fe health care providers "slammed" by H1N1

Roehl_JC said:
Associated Press - October 25, 2009 5:05 PM ET

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Health providers in Santa Fe say they're slammed as the swine flu outbreak has infected patients at a steeper and earlier rate than anticipated.
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I thought even the public health officials and hospitals expected this in late October.
 
Re: Santa Fe seeing patients at a steeper and earlier rate than anticipated

Hi Jim
Maybe it's a matter of going through the real thing at unprecedented levels versus having planned ahead for it.
It's like the Red Cross situation after Hurricane Katrina. Preparedness was one thing, but trying to actually save as many flood victims and reunite the scattered family members and help their pets and help getting the sick people cared for and the healthy ones fed and sheltered and re-settled.....that was so much bigger in reality than prepping could steel oneself for. I believe we'll hear more of this HCWs saying the 'run off my feet' stuff sooner than later as the scalar effects of pandemia gear up.
 
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