Breaking Victoria has declared an emergency across all Melbourne hospitals as the Omicron wave impacts health services.
Victoria has declared an emergency across all Melbourne hospitals as the Omicron wave impacts health servicesThe so-called Code Brown will come into effect on Wednesday at midday and is aimed at relieving pressure on the system brought on by rising admissions and staff shortages.
It's usually introduced in the wake of an external emergency, such as transport accidents, chemical spills and natural emergencies. The order, which will also apply to six regional hospitals, will mean some hospital staff could be recalled from leave and non-essential care could be deferred.Deputy Premier James Merlino said: "We've reached a point in our health system where it's juggling severe workforce shortages - we have got more than 4,000 healthcare workers unavailable right now - alongside a vast number of patients with COVID-19 who require hospitalisation.
is expected to last from four to six weeks and will ease pressure on the system ahead of the expected peak of hospital cases. It is the first time the Victorian health system is having a system-wide code brown. They are usually reserved for short term emergencies, such as the Black Saturday bushfires and deadly 2016 thunderstorm asthma event.Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.
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