New Strain Respiratory Virus Policy - Hampshire Hospitals NHS ...
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Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare <strong>NHS</strong> Trust<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Strain</strong> <strong>Respiratory</strong> <strong>Virus</strong> <strong>Policy</strong><br />
• In the event of a pandemic of influenza being declared please see the<br />
CP062 Pandemic Influenza Plan, available on the intranet.<br />
15.4 Equipment outside the room:<br />
• Masks: FFP3 masks to be used by every person entering the room<br />
• Long sleeve fluid repellent gown for use when entering the room<br />
• Latex or similar non-latex gloves with tight fitting cuffs for contact with the<br />
patient or their environment<br />
• Eye protection to be used for close contact and examination of the patient<br />
• Linen bag<br />
• Alcohol gel<br />
• Clinical waste bin<br />
15.5 Equipment inside the room: Should be kept to the minimum<br />
• Designated stethoscope<br />
• Hand washing sink, liquid soap in dispenser and paper towels<br />
• Clinical waste bin<br />
• Alginate linen bag<br />
• Sphygmomanometer<br />
• Sharps box<br />
• Cleanable couch/trolley/bed and chair<br />
• En suite toilet facilities are preferable, otherwise designated commode<br />
15.6 Staff:<br />
As few staff as possible should have contact with the patient. Special attention<br />
should be paid to hand hygiene before and after every patient contact.<br />
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing for staff: All should be<br />
worn before patient contact and disposed of immediately after leaving<br />
the side room. Masks must not be removed while still in the same room<br />
as the patient. If an ante-room is attached to the side room, PPE should<br />
be removed there; otherwise wherever appropriate and nearby. See<br />
next page “Decontamination of equipment and room” for disposal<br />
advice.<br />
• All wounds must be covered with a waterproof dressing/plaster<br />
• FFP3 masks. Staff should have been mask fit tested.<br />
• Long sleeved disposable fluid repellent gown<br />
• Eye protection<br />
• Staff should avoid touching their face, outside of masks etc, when wearing<br />
protective equipment and before hand washing.<br />
Authorities<br />
Document Control Information<br />
Author: Sue Daiilly Lead Nurse Infection Type:<br />
<strong>Policy</strong><br />
Control<br />
Sponsor: Paula Shobbrook Director of Infection Scope:<br />
Major<br />
Prevention and Control<br />
Reference:<br />
CP104<br />
Issue Number: 2<br />
Date May 2010 Status: Final<br />
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