Oct 12, 2009 11:16 pm US/Eastern
Hospitals Launch New Policies To Slow H1N1 Spread
BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
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Many hospitals in our region launched new policies aimed at combatting the H1N1 virus.
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Many hospitals in our region launched new policies aimed at combatting the H1N1 virus.
Kelly McPherson has the latest.
Hospitals are changing or thinking about changing their visitor policy. Johns Hopkins Children's Center announced Monday no one under 16 can come in and there can be just two visitors per patient.
Because of H1N1, 40% of Maryland hospitals are changing their policies. New age requirements ban kids, who may bring in germs. No one feeling ill is allowed.
"I think they're very good. With the threat of the virus, we need to be as careful as we can," said Donna Dezayis.
"I don't think it's going to make a difference," said Elois Alexander. "I mean, with so many germs and stuff out here, some could say they don't have anything and still go in there with something."
Emergency rooms are segregating flu patients during treatment.
A government survey predicts swine flu could be so widespread that 300,000 Americans would require intensive care, occupying all ICU beds.
Anne Arundel Medical Center has contacted nearby hotels for help. Some are on standby now, in case the hospital needs the space for employees or patients.
Hospitals are also providing masks. Check with each one to see the age minimum or visitor number restrictions, as each hospital is making its own guidelines.
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