COVID 19 - Staff with symptoms of COVID-19

Staff with symptoms of COVID-19

 If a health or social care worker develops symptoms of COVID-19:

• they should follow the stay at home guidance
• while at home (off-duty), they should not attend work and notify their line manager immediately
• while at work, they should put on a surgical face mask immediately, inform their line manager and return home
• comply with all requests for testing
  
  This guidance is for care homes, local health protection teams, local authorities, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and registered providers of accommodation for people who need personal or nursing care.
  
  Remember high standards of infection control will limit the risks of spreading the virus; that is good handwashing, use of tissues when sneezing/coughing and use of appropriate disposal methods will stop the spread of the virus.
  
  Any clinician or care worker who is working in a hospital, primary care or community care setting, including care homes and delivery of home care who are within two metres of a possible or confirmed Covid-19 patient should wear an apron, gloves, surgical mask and eye protection, based on the risk of transmission.
  
  All staff who come into contact with COVID-19 cases, whether or not they are protected by the use of PPE or by other factors, should remain vigilant to the possibility of contracting infection and should self-isolate immediately if they develop relevant symptoms.
  
  COVID-19 Coronavirus is a fast-moving issue and guidance is being updated on a regular basis. You can also access information from the links and sources below.
  
  Useful Links & Sources:
  World Health Organisation | Gov.uk | NHS.UK/Coronavirus