Volunteer Handbook - Practical Guide June 2022

Personal Protective Equipment Unless otherwise informed, surgical masks are required in all areas of the hospital.

Please feel free to go outdoors to take a ‘mask break’ at any point during your shift, if required.

Masks, gloves and aprons are available on all wards. Always check with the nurses’ station or your local manager prior to beginning your shift to check for any issues or restrictions.

If you are within 2m (6ft) of a patient, you will need to change your apron and gloves between patients or if a patient touches your PPE. If you maintain a 2m distance, you will not need to change your apron and gloves between patients.

You do not need to change your mask inbetween between patient, unless you or the patient has touched it 13