Revised COVID-19 Infection Control Policy

We have revised our standard Infection Control Policy to cope with and control the spread of COVID-19. We advise all our staff to familiarise themselves with the updated policy that is available below.

Revised COVID-19 Infection Control Policy

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Sunderland Care and Support have implemented a revised Infection Control policy in relation to COVID-19.

We continue to care for people who are self-isolating, have symptoms of, or who are diagnosed with COVID-19 at home and in our services.

In order to minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19 infection, it is essential that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used correctly.

Colleagues should ensure they are familiar with the current policy and procedures for donning and doffing (fitting and removal of) PPE.  A video for training purposes can be viewed online.

Infection Control Precautions & Protection Presentation

Working From Home

Some employees will be working from home for the first time, which means figuring out how to stay on task in a new environment that may not lend itself to productivity. It’s realistic to assume that shifting to the ‘home office’ will become the new normal for many of us for a while, given that the coronavirus has officially reached ‘pandemic’ status.

But there are ways to deliver results and avoid going stir-crazy, from setting up a good workspace to keeping in touch with colleagues.

If you don’t have a home office, do as much as you can to create an ad hoc, bespoke space exclusively for a dedicated workspace where you can concentrate, it becomes easier to unlock the benefits of remote work.

Here is a quick guide to Health & Safety Display Screen Equipment when working from home.

DSE Working from Home Staff Information