Last updated on January 4th, 2022 at 03:36 pm
Today’s update is below:
- NHS COVID App – Staff guidance
- Self-Isolation procedure
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NHS COVID App – Staff guidance:
All staff are reminded that they MUST turn off the contact tracing within the Test and Trace app when in work.
Staff must ensure they are complaint with the PPE and social distance guidance, to ensure that the risk of transmission in the workplace is minimised.
How do you pause contact tracing in the app?
To pause contact tracing within the app move the contact tracing toggle on the home screen. You can see this toggle at the bottom of the app screenshot below:
Exposure notifications:
Should the app inform you of ‘possible COVID-19 exposure’ outside of the workplace, unless the app specifically states that you should self-isolate, then you do not need to take any further action other than to continue to follow the local guidance.
If you are confirmed to have been exposed to COVID-19, the message will inform you to self-isolate immediately and give further instructions of actions you must take.
If you receive this official self-isolation message you must inform your line manager immediately.
Self-Isolation procedure:
Contacts in work:
All staff are reminded that they MUST turn off the contact tracing within the Test and Trace app when in work.
If you are a contact of either a patient or staff member that tests positive, then the Trust’s own protocols should be followed, and you will be informed of required action by your line manager.
Contacts outside of work:
If you know who the contact is outside of work who has tested positive, you should:
1 – Self-isolate immediately
2 – Inform your line manager at the earliest opportunity to provide evidence of your isolation notification (this is usually a text message)
3 – Your line manager should complete a test and trace form
4 – If you know the date you were in contact with the person who tested positive, and this is different from the Test and Trace centre/app advice, you should contact the Infection Prevention Team for further advice on isolation period.
If you do not know the contact who tested positive, you should:
1 – Self-isolate immediately
2 – Inform your line manager at the earliest opportunity and provide evidence of your isolation notification (this is usually a text message or on the app)
3 – Your line manager should complete a test and trace form
4 – Self-isolate for 10 full days following the date of your contact, or the amount of days advised from the day you are notified by the Test and Trace System