Ward reconfigurations
As you will be aware, the number of Covid cases is increasing at an alarming rate across our community and this is having an impact on our admissions.
It has therefore been necessary to reconfigure wards to accommodate this.
The latest ward information is listed below:
| Ward 1A | DMOP |
| Ward 1B | AMU |
| Ward 1C | AMU |
| Ward 1D | Cardiology |
| Ward 1E | Coronary Care Unit |
| Ward 2A | COVID Cohort Ward |
| Ward 2B | Respiratory |
| Ward 2C | COVID Cohort Ward |
| Ward 2D | General Medicine and Gastro |
| Ward 2E | Maternity |
| Ward 3A | Plastics |
| Ward 3B | Orthopaedics |
| Ward 3C | General Medicine and Diabetes |
| Ward 3D | Gastro – Closed to new admissions |
| Ward 3E | Gynaecology |
| Ward 3E | Orthopaedics |
| Ward 3F | Paediatrics |
| Ward 4A | Surgical |
| Ward 4B | SAU / TCI / Haematology (4 protected beds) |
| Ward 4C | Colorectal / General Surgery |
| Ward 4D | Burns Unit |
| Ward 4E | Intensive Care Unit |
| Ward 4F | Paediatrics |
| Ward 5A | COVID Cohort Ward |
| Ward 5B | DMOP |
| Ward 5C | Stroke Acute |
| Ward 5D | Stroke Rehab |
| Bevan 1 | Frailty |
| Bevan 2 | Frailty |
| Duffy | Closed – all staff relocated to Ward 1A at Whiston Hospital |
| Seddon | Rehabilitation Unit |
Fit Testing
From Monday 12th October, fit testing is being provided by the Trust for staff who require Fit testing of FFP3 masks.
The testing will be undertaken using fit testing equipment and the test should take approximately 45 mins.
Clinical staff who may require use of FFP3 masks for aerosol generating procedures should have a fit test completed, so that the correct PPE can be provided.
For details on who/ when you should wear FFP3 mask, please refer to webpage: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/what-to-wear-and-when/ (Password: STHKcovid19)
You can access Fit Testing through local fit tester trained within your departments.
Alternatively, you can access the centralised fit test service which will be available from Ward 5B, Seminar Room, Whiston Hospital (ext. 6471)
You can book a suitable time between 9AM and 15:00 PM (Mon- Fri)
For enquiries and booking your time slot, please contact Georgia Keegan – ext 1781 or email: fit.test@sthk.nhs.uk.
Upon completion of fit testing, you will be provided with advice on the most appropriate respirator which you could use.
All staff should be tested on FFP3 – 3M 1863+, which is the main stock currently available at the Trust (Oct 2020). If you have been previously tested on other make/ model of FFP3, kindly book for retest on 1863+.
Media activity
As Knowsley continues to be one the most infectious areas of the country there will undoubtedly be an increased media presecnce in the area.
If any members of staff are approached by the media, please contact the Communications Team on ext. 2505 or via switchboard at the weekend.
More information can be found on the covid website: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/media-guidance/ (Password: STHKcovid19)