Occupational Health (OH) in the NHS: Covid-19 BMA Guidance - March 2020
This is the first of a planned series of BMA OH information and guidance documents.
OH advice should be part of strategic planning and may be required on an individual basis on issues including:
- return to work after testing, isolation or illness
- management of staff who have concerns about specific vulnerability
- risk assessment of clinical work placements
- deployment of temporary and returning NHS staff
- communication.
OH cover will vary between organisations. As the situation evolves OH providers should aim to develop clear algorithms which can be followed if necessary by a nominated lead.
On behalf of our combined working group we hope that this first information sheet is useful to NHS OH services, OH providers, NHS managers and clinicians. It should be regarded as an interim document which will be updated as the COVID-19 situation develops and in line with agreed national guidance.
Dr Anne de BonoDr Shriti Pattani
President Chair
Faculty of Occupational Medicine
NHS Health at Work Network