1) Staff who test positive
- Should NOT attend work and take a second test on day 5
- Only attend work once they have had 2 negative LFT results taken 24 hours apart
- If medically fit and 2 negative LFTs - can return to work on morning of day 6
- Must continue to take LFTs daily from day 5 to 10 (even if negative)
- For full guidance please see - guidance for staff and patients exposed to
COVID-19
2) Testing for patients and staff
- Can still supply LFTs under the advanced service until 31st March 2022
- Staff are advised to continue testing twice weekly and reporting their results
3) Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- No immediate changes to guidelines – there is still a requirement to wear a face mask /covering in healthcare settings
- Download posters for the public on wearing face
coverings
4) New PPE Portal Platform
- You are able to access free PPE until 31st March 2023
- You will receive an invite for migration across to a new platform - Pharmacists will be added on WC 7th March 2022
- If you have any questions please contact 0800 876 6802
5) Pandemic Delivery Service
- From 24th February the legal duty to self-isolate expires. Therefore there will be no more CTAS numbers provided to patients and the pandemic delivery service will come to an end.
- You are able to claim for eligible patients who have CTAS numbers issued on or before 23rd February if valid within the 10 day isolation window.
- Must stop providing deliveries under the service after 5th March
- Must submit claims no later than 5th April.
