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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 6 September 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Protective Clothing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his department has issued to NHS staff in the event of treating patients who refuse to wear face masks.

Answer

The Department has not offered specific guidance to NHS staff in the event of treating patients who refuse to wear face masks. PPE guidelines are set by the Infection Prevention and Control Cell (IPC) which is available at the following link:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/990923/20210602_Infection_Prevention_and_Control_Guidance_for_maintaining_services_with_H_and_C_settings__1_.pdf

NHS staff are advised to follow local Trust rules, which incorporate IPC guidelines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36641
Session
2021-22
Subjects
NHS Patients Protective clothing Staff Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk