How is Health Canada managing H1N1 in on reserve First Nation communities?
Health Canada is working closely with the provinces, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, other federal departments and First Nation leadership to support a comprehensive and coordinated response to H1N1 in on reserve First Nation communities. Access to care Health Canada provides or supports the delivery of community-based health programs in on reserve First Nation communities and nursing staff are following provincial clinical care guidelines for respiratory illness. Nursing services are available 24 hours a day at nursing stations staffed by qualified healthcare professionals and additional medical staff are being sent to communities as needed. Staffing levels are being closely monitored to ensure that adequate care is available at all times. Provision of personal protective equipment (PPEs) Health Canada has sent personal protective equipment for health care workers to First Nation communities, and is in the process of obtaining additional supplie
