All visitors must be informed on arrival of IPC measures and adhere to these at all times.  Visitors should wear face coverings in line with current Scottish Government guidance (see section 7.5.1) and must not attend with COVID-19 symptoms or before a period of self-isolation has ended, whether identified as a case of COVID-19 or as a contact.

Visiting may be suspended if an area moves to Level 4, or on the advice of the local HPT. Consider alternative measures of communication including telephone or video call where visiting is not possible.

Visitors must;

• Not visit if they have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 or if they have been advised to self-isolate for any reason
  
  
• Wear a face covering on entering the facility
  
  
• Be provided with appropriate PPE (see table 7)
  
  
• Perform hand hygiene at the appropriate times;     
• On entry to the facility
• Prior to putting on PPE
• After removing PPE
  
  
• Observe physical distancing.
  
  
• Not move around the facility and should stay in the areas advised by staff.
  
  
• Not visit other individuals in the facility.
  
  
• Not touch their face or face covering/mask once in place.
  
  
• Avoid sharing mobile phone devices with the individual unnecessarily – if mobile devices are shared to enable communications with other friends and family members, the phone should be cleaned between uses using manufacturer’s instructions

 

Table 7: PPE for Visitors

PPE used	Medium-risk category	High-risk category
Gloves	Not required1	Not required1
Apron or gown	Not required2	If within 2 metres of resident
Face mask	Face covering or provide with FRSM if visitor arrives without a face covering.	FRSM
Eye and face protection	Not required3	If within 2 metres of resident

¹ unless providing direct care to the patient which may expose the visitor to blood and/or body fluids i.e toileting.

² unless providing care to the patient resulting in direct contact with the patient, their environment or blood and/or body fluid exposure i.e toileting, bed bath.

³ Unless providing direct care to the patient and splashing/spraying is anticipated.