{"id":7546,"date":"2020-06-23T12:17:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T11:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/?p=7546"},"modified":"2020-06-26T10:55:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T09:55:54","slug":"social-distancing-screens-salford-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/blog\/social-distancing-screens-salford-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Social distancing screens, Salford experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Tracey Murphy, Assistant Director of Nursing, Salford Royal Hospital<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/06\/perplex-screens-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7549\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we did<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emma Montgomery,\u00a0HD consultant specialist at Newcastle Hospital, had an idea for safe social distancing whilst people were receiving in centre haemodialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0 The idea was to install Perspex screens between the dialysis stations\u00a0to reduce\u00a0the risk of COVID-19 infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plan was shared with the North East and North West regional network.&nbsp; Following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the smallest unit we have which is located in Bolton, Manchester, we decided to adopt the idea at&nbsp;Salford Royal Foundation Trust Hospital&nbsp;as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step was to figure out what we\nneeded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Curtain rails between stations (already\nin place)<\/li><li>Measurements \u2013 width and height\n(being sure to leave space below the screen to allow us to clean the floor)<\/li><li>Funds <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/06\/purplex-screen-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7551\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After working out the measurements using\nthe floor-plan above, the project was costed at \u00a32,106.&nbsp; The team were able to use COVID funds to\nsupport this innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the outbreak, we thought that this was done in the best interest of patient safety therefore we took action rather than waited for sign-off from the infection control team. The senior renal team, made up of ADNS, Clinical Director and Senior Renal Service Manager signed off the innovation. We work as an MDT to ensure that the decisions we make are in the best interests of our patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The Perspex screens are cleaned with Chlorclean after every dialysis session and left to dry. They are not fixed, they clip onto existing curtain rails and can be easily removed, however you would not want to have to remove them in an emergency situation, therefore the screens are only suitable if you have space in between stations to get to a patient in an emergency &#8211; &nbsp;we have had to remove some of ours due to this.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\noutcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eight out of ten patients stated that the screens made them feel safer.&nbsp; Three patients stated that the screens were needed during the pandemic, and five patients said that they felt protected by the screens.&nbsp; Six patients stated that they would like to keep the screens as a permanent fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> NW Renal Network Chair and Consultant Nephrologist at Salford&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Hospital, Smeeta Sinha commented: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>We got the idea from Katy Jones at Newcastle Hospitals Renal department. KQuIP and renal Networks has been sharing experience which has been invaluable. Has worked a treat. Thank you.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients at Wigan commented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Fantastic idea, I feel like I have my own private space when I\u2019m talking to my nurse<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>They are there to protect us through this pandemic<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u2026keeps us safe and a good idea &#8211; also I feel much warmer.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Good idea &#8211;&nbsp;I like the&nbsp;pattern on the plastic which stops you walking in to them.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/06\/purplex-screen-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7555\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And staff at Wigan said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> <em>Good idea for an infection control purpose<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Keeps the patients safe<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At Bolton dialysis unit, there\nwere some mixed views from the staff on the intervention, with ideas for\nimprovement as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Good idea &#8211; makes the space feel more private and personal<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Perhaps double curtains with a see-through element rather than solid Perspex screens. The clear curtain can be used with the solid one used for when privacy is required. Not sure if such a product exists?<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Curtains are on wrong side of screen so have to go into another pts area to draw curtain<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>&nbsp;They are too heavy for rails<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Cleaning takes ages and must be done between every patient visit<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk\/kquip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/06\/purplex-screen-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7553\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I do feel they make a difference and they are very good in the areas where they are suitable, although you do need to do a risk assessment for your area \u2013 good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tracey Murphy, Assistant Director of Nursing, Salford Royal Hospital. 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