ANMF COVID-19 Newsflash: Excessive Ward Temperatures

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been attending daily COVID-19 updates with the Department of Health. The ANMF have had contact from numerous members state-wide regarding COVID-19 related workplace concerns, please see below for the latest updates:

The ANMF raised a Work Health & Safety concern as members are working in excessive heat. The ANMF questioned if a stagnant and humid environment would be appropriate in wards and units caring for COVID-19 patients and have asked who is issuing a direction to turn off fans. The ANMF have also suggested it might be worthwhile conducting air temperatures on the wards and units to ensure that they are within normal guidelines.

The Department of Health have escalated the query to Dr Mark Veitch (Tasmania’s Director of Public Health) who is seeking advice on the matter.

The ANMF will provide an update on the above once received.

Read the PDF version here.

Updates correct as at 4 February 2022.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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