Policy Updates

Swabbing Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Care Management COVID-19 Region: | Reference: CC94

This policy has been updated in line with the latest care home testing guidance from the UK Government. Additional procedural points have been added including:

– Care worker training
– Preparation for testing
– Unused tests

Additional references and two guidance documents specific to the types of testing kit available to care homes have been added, which staff should familiarise themselves with.