COVID-19 Patient & Visitor Charter

COVID-19 Patient & Visitor Charter

Patient Information

Infection Prevention Control

• Author ID:           IPC Team
• Leaflet Ref:         IPC 009c
• Version:              1
• Leaflet title:         COVID-19 Patient & Visitor Charter
• Date Produced:   May 2021
• Expiry Date:        May 2023

Introduction

We want to keep you, your family, other patients and our staff safe while you are here. Coronavirus passes from person to person quickly and easily and is a real risk to those around us. You can pass it on to people even if you do not have symptoms of the virus.

We all have a responsibility to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Because we care, we may ask you to do things differently while you are here.

While I am at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. 

I understand that I will be asked to: 

Wear a mask

☐ (please tick).

Patients should wear a mask (covering your nose and mouth) at all times unless you are not able to (this will be agreed between you and your care team). All carers and visitors should wear a face covering at all times, unless exempt. 

Make space for others

☐ (please tick).

2 metres is the safe distance to stay from other people in hospital. Patients and visitors should not sit on other patients’ beds or seats, share food or drink, pick up/move items that are not theirs, or physically help other patients. Ask a member of staff if you need help.

Stay in one place to keep people safe

☐ (please tick).

Please do not visit other parts of the hospital unless asked to by a member of staff. If asked to stay in a waiting or treatment area, please stay there. If you want or think you need to go somewhere, check with your care team first. 

Our staff play an important role in keeping our hospital safe. It’s ok to remind doctors, nurses and fellow patients that we need to make space for each other and to cover our mouths and noses. Reminders can help us all to look out for each other.

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