In today’s update:
- LFD tests available free to NHS staff
- PPE – what to wear and when
- Scrubs
LFD tests available free to NHS staff
LFD tests continue to be available free to NHS staff through the gov.uk portal: https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests. Staff are advised to have at least a 5 day supply available at home at all times.
The current staff testing procedures remain in place, and staff should continue to follow current self-isolation procedures, should they test positive for COVID-19: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/self-isolation-guidance/
Any changes to the above will be communicated to staff before they come into effect. Please keep up-to-date via the staff COVID update emails, and via the staff COVID website: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/
PPE – what to wear and when
Staff are reminded that appropriate PPE is required in all areas, this includes the use of goggles/visors in clinical areas.
Full details of the required PPE can be found here: https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/what-to-wear-and-when/
All other infection prevention safety measures remain in place.
Scrubs
Staff are reminded that scrubs are to be left at the hospitals to be cleaned by the laundry service, in line with the Trust’s Infection Prevention Guidance.
Please do NOT travel to and from the hospital wearing scrubs.