News as of December 15, 2011

Winter 2011-12 Plan

During the winter season, we remind you of the implementation of the Winter 2011-12 Plan, which outlines the actions to be taken to prevent and address health issues specific to the winter season.Recommendations for detecting, preventing, and managing the health consequences of winter and infectious diseases, as well as the health impact of a cold snap, and for addressing potential spikes in activity by optimizing the organization of healthcare services—particularly during holiday periods—are outlined in:- Interministerial Directive No. DGS/DUS/SG-DMAT/D GSCGC/DGCS/DGOS/DGT/2011/450 of December 1, 2011, available at http://www.sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/cir_34179.pdf- Interministerial Circular No. DGCS/USH/2011/397 of October 21, 2011, regarding winter measures, available at http://circulaires.gouv.fr/pdf/2011/10/cir_33974.pdfPour; see the “Winter 2010-11 Plan” section: http://www.sante.gouv.fr/dispositif-hiver-2010-2011.html