Set an example – wash your hands, wear your mask, practice social distancing

September 23, 2020

It is vital we continue to abide by social distancing measures ensuring you keep two metres between you and those around you at all times, including when you go for breaks and lunch. There are clear floor markings at all catering outlets and seating areas highlighting the necessary spacing.

Social distancing should be maintained during handovers and MDTs. If you are unable to do so, please ensure that you wear a fluid resistant surgical face mask.

It is important that staff take breaks and social distancing should be maintained whilst you are taking a break.

Colleagues and patients are also required to ensure they wear mask in communal areas in our hospital buildings. These are available at our entrances and must remain on whilst you are in our main hospital buildings. Please don’t remove them as soon as you move away from the entrance – the masks are there to protect you and the people around you. They must remain in place and be replaced when you enter or exit a clinical area.

Alongside practising social distancing and PPE, it is important to remember that you need to continue to wash and sanitise your hands thoroughly at regular intervals and for a minimum of 20 seconds. Alcohol gel dispensers are often within arm’s reach of all clinical areas and additionally are available from the procurement team if you feel your department is lacking any. Ensure that the dispensers are topped up and that your team know where the hand gel is and how to refil.

Fighting COVID-19 is a team effort, it needs the cooperation of everyone at our Trust to ensure we keep the virus at bay, keeping us safe and well and ensuring we are able to continue safely caring for our patients.

Set an example, wash your hands, wear your mask, practice social distancing and play your part in keeping yourself and those around you safe.