This is an infection control assessment tool that can be used by care home managers to prepare for winter respiratory infections This tool may also contain content relevant for assisted living complexes.
The Government has announced that free flu vaccinations would be made available to all health and social care staff and people who provide paid care in the community.
The Infection Control Fund supports adult social care providers to reduce the rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission within and between care settings, in particular by helping to reduce the need for staff movements between sites. it has been extended until March 2021, with an extra £546 million of funding.
For those most at risk of silent hypoxia.This is when the blood oxygen level falls without an individual experiencing any noticeable deterioration such as breathlessness. Patients are monitored for 14 days from the onset of their symptoms.
The Department of Health & Social Care have published a set of FAQs specifically related to homecare testing. A copy of this information has been published on the Plymouth Online Directory for you.
