COVID-19 update 08/04/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to bring in its wake issues which are beyond the immediate direct problems of the infection but are linked to measures taken to prevent transmission and to the lived experiences of those working with the consequences of infection, particularly health and social care staff. The information below may be helpful for members, particularly those working in or with NHS staff at this time.
- Hand and Face Care during COVID-19 pandemic
This brings to your attention information from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust produced by Dr Ira Madan, known for her research on occupational dermatitis in healthcare staff, and consultant dermatologist Dr Ian White.
There is no copyright and you may wish to use this pdf on information sites, posters or emails to staff in your organisations
https://www.fom.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/POSTER-ONE.pdf
- Health and wellbeing support programme for NHS Staff – launched 08 April 2020
Over the past fortnight there has been rapid development of a support programme for NHS staff. Two Occupational physicians, FOM’s President and the Chair of the NHS Health at Work Network were members of the expert reference group/task force which informed decision making on this by NHS England and NHS Improvement.
https://www.fom.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Comms-brief-v2-07.04.20.docx
Dr Anne de Bono
President, Faculty of Occupational Medicine
