Readiness checklist for setting up a testing and assessment service For Tier 1 assessments Have you clarified your process for referring patients to a testing centre? For Tier 2 and 3 assessments Identified where in your building/outdoor area you will undertake Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 assessments? Identified your team who will undertake the swabbing and assessments each day? Has the team had PPE training? Has the team had swab taking and handling training? Do you have: A place to store the swabs until collection by Path lab (must be separate to your other samples)? Necessary PPE and equipment required for Tier 2 and 3 assessments? Process for safe disposal of used PPE and cleaning of equipment? Equipment which can be used to undertake examinations and assessment? COVID 19 Patient information leaflets and resources? PPE, swab and instruction posters? Latest guidelines and criteria from the MOH? For all assessments Do you have a process for completion of the COVID19: Data entry? Results notification? Claiming? Way of communicating to the team regarding changes to criteria or MOH definitions? Have you considered: Access for vulnerable patients? Equity issues (including patients with disabilities)? Have you updated your website / patient information for patients explaining your new process for testing? Have you communicated your arrangements with the wider health and community services? What other resources/training do you require at this stage?
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