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Place your fabric template over the left side of the main fabric and draw a mirroring outline and seam allowance on the left-hand side. Grab a marker or tailor's chalk and mark the measurements for your apron on the fabric (25" x 4" x 9"). Cut the fabric accordingly, and you will have your template. It is important, to remain hydrated and to use a good hydrating moisturiser which can be applied under masks and to keep some cool wet wipes handy. You can find further guidance in The menopause and work: guidance for RCN representativeswhich outlines some of these symptoms and possible adjustments to be considered in the workplace.

The RCN expects that line managers undertake a workplace risk assessment and refer to Occupational Health for further advice if appropriate. Where adjustments cannot be made, temporary redeployment to work that does not require PPE should be considered. You can also see our COVID-19 workplace risk assessment toolkit. Symptoms can be compounded when having to wear PPE, especially for long periods of time, and it is important that staff are supported to enable them to cope in these challenging times. If families refuse to support these actions, discuss with your manager what additional steps could be taken to encourage the family/carers to be more proactive. Our publication Removing disabling barriers at work and our online guide on health ability passportscover the benefits of a diverse workforce including those with impairments and the reasonable adjustments process. Proteins found in NRL are known sensitizers which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals and may lead to serious health effects and should be avoided if possible.

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It is always important to recognise that for many reasons the impact of the menopause may differ greatly for individuals. Your organisation should provide accessible information on this and on what the household can do to reduce risks, in advance of and during any visits. You can also see our COVID-19 workplace risk assessment toolkit. Guidance for adult social careis also available Some of the patients I visit refuse to have the window open where I am working to increase ventilation. What should I do? We understand that patients or their families may not want to have the window open in advance, particularly when the weather is cold. Worry about heating bills may also be a consideration. However, for your safety and also to protect them, it is really important to encourage this and the following of Government guidance for ventilation homes. RCN guidance on skin health, also RCN publication on Maintaining skin health when using PPE. Raising concerns Unnecessary glove and apron use and double gloving, represents a waste of resources and may have implications for the skin/comfort of health care workers who wear these for long periods of time. Double gloving

Current Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK)Resuscitation Guidelines(2021) maintains early CPR and defibrillation give people the best chance of survival in any setting. RCUK have also published guidance on COVID-19.The advice states that for those working in health care settings, the use of FFP3 masks or respirators as well as eye protection, is still recommended when performing chest compressions for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Aerosol generating procedures PPE, in particular FFP3 mask/respirator and eye protection, should be donned as swiftly as possible to avoid any delays in treatment.

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Any allergic type reactions to PPE, including skin rashes, should be reported using the organisations incident reporting form and through the yellow card reporting system to the MHRA. The RCN also recognise that certain health conditions will make it more difficult to tolerate wearing PPE. Employers should assess any risks to these individuals and make necessary adjustments under both health and safety and equality law. See ‘PPE for staff with disabilities or impairments’ above. You can also see our Health ability passport guidance. Further information Where no safer alternatives are available and the risk of exposure to a biohazard exists, then a COSHH risk assessment will inform whether the use of PPE containing NRL is acceptable for use by staff without NRL allergy. Incident reporting The Health and Safety Executive also provides guidance for employers and employees on reasonable adjustments. Raising concerns Where risk assessments require staff to wear FFP3 masks, all staff must have passed a face fit test for the mask being worn. Further information

regular rest breaks during the shift: manufacturers’ recommendations on maximum time for wearing FFP3 face masks should always be followed (see RCN workplace risk assessment toolkit) See also NHS England and NHS Improvement: Accessing supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Scotland The RCN expects that all employers support their staff to make known their needs in respect of PPE. raise awareness amongst staff of the signs of dehydration and heat stress and measures that can be taken to reduce the risk Many health care professionals have impairments that could mean standard issue PPE is not effective. These include but are not limited to:

When considering gloves members should also review if a plastic apron is required. Aprons should not be worn routinely and only if required. If there is an urgent requirement that cannot be currently met, please call the National Supply Disruption Response (NSDR) team on 0800 915 9964. Next, roll or fold the hem inward and line the edges with the inner outline. Pin it in place to secure it as you work your way around the entire apron. You can also iron the hem to give you clean and precise edges. Menopause at work: managing hot flushes and PPE - Nursing Standard article which may require signing in to access in full

NHS and social care employers must follow statutory obligations in relation to the provision of PPE. Accessing supplies Next, fold the main fabric in half, with the right sides facing inward. Line the template with the fabric and secure them together with sewing pins. This will ensure that the fabric will not move while you work. Under health and safety legislation, employers have a legal duty to ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are carried out and adequate control measures are put in place to reduce the risk of harm to staff and patients, so far as is reasonably practicable. This includes identifying when PPE is required, and the type of PPE which should be used. PPE is designed to protect you from harmful substances such as chemicals or infectious agents. In some situations such as during the pandemic, it can also help prevent the transmission of infection between staff and patients. The type of PPE you need will depend on the risk assessment, which should include the environment you work in and the procedures you carry out. Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) such as FFP3 masks are a form of PPE and, where a risk assessment or national guidance indicates that they should be used, they must be fit tested by a person competent to do so.Your manager or organisation should send out a communication to all patients and their families explaining why this is important and encourage them to look at government advice.