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Update to Appendix 11 for COVID-19

03 Sep 2020

The SARSCoV-2/COVID-19 entry for optimal patient placement and RPE has been updated and now reads.

• Optimal placement whilst patient is considered infectious and until resolution of symptoms: High Risk (Red) Pathway & ideally single en-suite room or confirmed COVID19 cohort.

• Respiratory protection (RPE) for healthcare workers whilst patient is considered infectious: Fluid Resistant surgical facemask (FRSM) for routine care and FFP3 or hood for AGPs

http://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/appendices/appendix-11-best-practice-aide-memoire-for-optimal-patient-placement-and-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe-for-infectious-agents-whilst-a-patient-is-in-hospital/