A nursing manager is worried a rise in COVID-19 cases could overwhelm Victoria’s Intensive Care Units (ICU) unless vaccination rates increase. “Last year we managed a large portion of our acutely unwell patients within the ward setting, but I’m worried that, [Delta strain] being more contagious, our ICU beds will quickly be utilised, and we’ll struggle to meet the demand of what is required for our community,” Kylie Fisher, Western Health senior critical care nurse manager said at a press conference on Aug. 30. “Please get vaccinated. It’s the best way to keep yourself, your community, your loved ones safe and to make sure our healthcare workers aren’t overwhelmed and they can support patients when they do need our help,” she added. Fisher’s concerns come amid calls in NSW for an expansion of working nurses as the state’s health system struggles to cope with surging daily COVID cases. NSW recorded …