Source: Department of Health
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Date of publication: May 2009
Publication type: Best Practice
In a nutshell: The aim of this guidance is to support NHS and social care organisations to build on their existing preparedness plans and enable clinicians to work within an ethical framework during a pandemic, when there may be a significant increase in demand for care. It contains guidance for primary and secondary care services on managing demand and capacity and the prioritisation of services and patients during an influenza pandemic
This document provides staff with guidance on operational issues around the increase in demand for services, and supporting clinicians with the decision making processes on triaging patients.
Length of publication: 127 pages
Some important notes: This guidance should be used to inform current planning during World Health Organisation (WHO) Phase 3 and to assist in the development of pandemic preparedness plans. It is intended for operational use in the UK once WHO declares Phase 6 and the Department of Health in England (as the UK lead agency for pandemic influenza) declares UK alert level 1.
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