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Are home tests for symptomatic people only?
You can apply for a test if you have symptoms and you: Are an essential worker Live with an essential worker
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Should I organise a test through the national system or will I be able to have a test from the Trust? Do I/does my family member have to attend?
We are strongly encouraging everyone who is isolating with symptoms to book a test through the national Covid testing site on the Government website. Family members with symptoms should also be tested where there is household isolation. Where a test cannot be obtained via the …
Do we need to make sure ESR details are up to date?
Yes, please make sure telephone and date of birth details are up to date on ESR.
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What if I test positive during the 10 day isolation period after returning from holiday?
You should tell your manger the day you develop symptoms and book a test. A special leave payment will only be paid if you have a positive test.
Are we testing other service users if we have a positive staff member?
No, infection prevention and control will monitor the situation and if there is evidence of transmission the ward will be contacted.
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What happens if I’ve been notified that I’ve had contact with someone outside of my household who’s had a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test?
Follow the flowchart for staff who’ve been notified that they’ve had contact with someone outside of their household who’s had a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test.
When will asymptomatic staff be tested and how will this be implemented?
All staff will be offered a test and the testing matrix has been outlined in Rob Webster’s daily updates. Asymptomatic testing is ‘priority three’ starting with vulnerable groups. The three priority strands are: Group one are the highest priority. These are colleagues who have symptoms …
Are all service users admitted to our wards being swabbed whether symptomatic or asymptomatic?
Yes. Further information can be found in the cohorting standard operating procedure.
Should I book a PCR test through the national system or will I be able to have one from the Trust?
We are strongly encouraging everyone who is isolating with symptoms to book a test through the national system. The family member with symptoms should book a test where there is household isolation. If you cannot book a test through the national system please contact the …
Are staff that are shielding going to be invited to be tested?
There are no plans to test staff who are shielding.
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