Saskatchewan health care providers are being strongly encouraged to get an influenza immunization or choose to wear a mask while delivering care and services to patients during flu season.
Provincial health system partners have issued a position statement on the issue, signed by Health Minister Dustin Duncan; CEOs from health regions and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; the Saskatchewan Medical Association and the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association.
The statement underscores the importance of health care providers taking action to protect patients and themselves from the potentially significant effects of influenza.
“In the interests of patient safety, we strongly encourage all physicians, nurses and other workers in our health care system to receive an annual influenza immunization, or that they wear a mask while working in patient care areas during flu season,” Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan said on behalf of all CEOs.
– Government of Saskatchewan
