Ensuring access to staff with advanced respiratory skills during Covid-19
Kerslake, Emilie Hams, Steve
Kerslake, Emilie
Hams, Steve
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Date
2021-08
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Abstract
As our trust prepared to care for up to 500 patients with Covid-19, we created a team of nurses and other health professionals with advanced respiratory skills to provide support across our hospitals. The respiratory response team of 200 staff was highly visible, wearing bright yellow lanyards, so those working outside their usual area of expertise knew who to approach for help. We also created an online learning package for staff to boost their knowledge of caring for patients needing respiratory care. Our project and materials have since been shared widely across other NHS trusts and beyond.
Citation
Hams, S., & Kerslake, E. (2021). Ensuring access to staff with advanced respiratory skills during Covid-19. Nursing Times, 117(8), 25–26.