Covid 19 - Risk Assessment
Risk Assessments & Updates
10th November 2023
We are continuing with enhanced cleaning of surfaces and mask-wearing & hand sanitising for patients, team members, and office staff when in close contact. We have vulnerable patients and long-Covid patients who are still worried about the chance of catching the virus and we want them to continue to feel safe on the premises. In addition, the practice is always very busy and if staff members catch anything, sickness absence interrupts treatment for ALL patients. Local Covid rates are currently between 38.6 per 100,000 and 43.8 per 100,000 in the region. James Cook University Hospital currently (27/10/23) has 47 Covid patients. Although the pandemic has been declared officially over as a world threat, the virus is still active but just not particularly newsworthy any longer. Pre-Appointment telephone triages are being done 6-72 hours ahead (allowing for weekends) followed by Email Appointment Confirmations. Ongoing Review Dates - every 6 months or as required. Next Review Planned 1/5/24 Ends … |