Social distancing and IPC measures for inpatients and treatment areas
Please ensure that social distancing guidance is followed by all patients within wards and treatment areas. All beds have been confirmed to be 2m apart from side to side and foot to foot within the 4 bedded bays.
Please ensure this also applies to treatment chairs and trolleys. This allows for patients who are not symptomatic, but are awaiting the results of a COVID admission screening swab, to adhere to national guidance with regard to social distancing.
Please also ensure that the appropriate PPE is worn and changed between patients.
Use of fans within Trust premises
During the pandemic, staff should not use fans or other air circulating equipment (including Dyson fans) to reduce the temperature in their area. This is in line with national Infection Prevention and Guidance.
This includes all wards, clinics and offices. If you are within the hospitals and experiencing problems with the temperature due to the hot weather, then please report this through the VINCI Facilities helpdesk on ext. 1188.
#NHSCovidHeroes
Today we say a big thank you to Newton Community Hospital Intermediate Care Team.
This heroic and resilient team have been on the frontline of treating patients with Covid-19 throughout the pandemic.
They have risen to the challenge without question and their dedicated and compassionate care has made a significant difference to their patients.
They are now leading the way in developing innovative support to help those recovering and receiving rehabilitation in the intermediate care setting following Covid.
You are a truly inspirational team!
