Seven Ways Hospitals are Battling the Swine Flu Surge

Lots of facilities have been stocking up on extra masks and gloves for the past few months in anticipation of an H1N1 surge, so don't take for granted that you'll have enough supplies when the time comes. In Australia earlier this year, many doctors found themselves running short on supplies and reaching out to the federal government for help. Hospitals in California already appear to be facing a shortage of respirators, which the state is requiring all healthcare workers to wear.