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Can staff purchase their own PPE?
No, the Trust provides PPE that is compliant with regulations and legislation.
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How many sets of level 2 PPE will be available specifically for CPR?
Each emergency bag has 4 sets of PPE for use in the event of CPR.
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If we have a service user who has recovered from coronavirus, how safe are we to see this patient wearing the PPE provided to us? How can we be sure they are completely recovered?
If working at less than 2 metres away from the service user, the Trust PPE should be adequate as long as you are not completing any aerosol generating procedures.
What is the benefit of wearing PPE?
Covid-19 can be transmitted by staff. Therefore, when social distancing cannot be maintained for a sustained period of time, PPE is required to reduce the risk of transmission.
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We are allowed to leave the unit once a day. Does this include the twice weekly visit to the shop for provisions?
No.
Do staff have to wear full PPE supporting patients taking 1 hour exercise out of the grounds in the local area?
No.
Do we have any materials to explain the PPE guidance to service users?
An easy read PPE leaflet for service users is available on the Trust coronavirus intranet pages.
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We have experienced some distress from service users when wearing PPE. Do we need to wear it all the time?
No, there is information available on the intranet for service users. Please maintain social distancing to reduce the amount of times that PPE is required.
Do I need to wear PPE for escorted leave? There is additional guidance for people with learning disabilities and autism – staff may need to hold a service user’s hand in this instance.
Escorted leave is being closely monitored and in most cases will only be accessed if social distancing can be maintained. However, in exceptional circumstances where staff are required to hold a service user’s hand as part of their management and care plan (for instance in …
Is wearing PPE for long periods harmful?
If worn inappropriately PPE can damage skin. Please refer to the NHS guidance on helping to prevent facial skin damage beneath PPE, which is available on the coronavirus intranet page. Some people find PPE uncomfortable as it can make you warm and some people find …
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