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If a non-clinical office area is signed off as Covid-secure, do we still need to wear a mask if you cannot social distance?
Yes, however social distancing should be maintained as much as possible.
Do visors need changing regularly like masks?
Visors will need cleaning with So-chlor each time they are removed. This will be when leaving the work environment and when taking a break.
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Do we need to have face masks on all the time in a clinical location?
Yes, whenever you are in clinical inpatient areas unless you are working alone in an office on a ward or you are visiting the toilet. In community clinical locations and where an estates led risk assessment has deemed it a Covid-secure environment, face masks may …
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Can staff continue to take their masks off in the ward offices when they can maintain 2m social distancing?
No, masks must now been worn unless they are alone in the office.
Are estates assessing all Trust buildings to sign off as Covid-secure?
Estates will prioritise areas and will eventually risk assess all buildings. However, not all buildings will meet the requirements to become Covid-secure. Inpatient locations will not be classified as Covid-secure.
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In paediatrics and schools, masks don’t need to be worn. When we are seeing young clients do we still need to wear masks, even if we are sitting 2 metres apart?
Complete a risk assessment and social distance. Where it is deemed appropriate following the risk assessment, a mask may not be required.
Can I wear a face covering for religious purposes and not a mask in inpatient locations?
No, clinical masks must be worn in this instance.
Do we need to wear the masks when we are 2m apart in outdoor areas to carry out activities such as gardening and ground leave?
Where observing social distancing of 2 metres apart outside in circulating air a mask is not required.
If escorting a service user with less than 2 metres distance outdoors, should we follow PPE guidance?
Yes, aprons, masks and gloves are required to be worn.
Can face coverings (rather than surgical masks) be worn in non-clinical office areas?
No.