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I am a member of therapy staff who covers several wards within a unit. Do I need to change my PPE every time I enter a different ward, even if not having had physical intervention with a service user?

Yes, PPE should be discarded safely in between different ward areas.

Do you need to change your PPE mask every time you answer the telephone / take a drink? Guidance says we should drink regularly to keep our throats moist.

Regular breaks should be factored into shifts in order for staff to have a drink. This would signify the end of the session and therefore PPE will be changed at this point. Drinks should not be taken whilst wearing PPE. Social distancing should be maintained …

When administering medication do you need to change gloves and aprons for each service user?

Gloves and aprons should be changed between service users if that individual has to be touched in order for administration of medication, such as for performing injections or placing medications into a person’s mouth. This is not necessary for providing tablets or other medication in …

Full physical observations are taken every day or week for every service user. Is a full change of PPE required between every person?

The Trust PPE guidance should be followed and gloves and apron should be changed between different people but the mask can be used on a sessional basis. Personalised care should be undertaken wherever possible where monitoring physical observations for individuals can be completed at the …

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