Up-to-date guidance on Monkeypox

The Trust is continually reviewing the guidance related to Monkeypox.

• Updated: Monkeypox cases rise in UK

More information, including regular updates from the UKHSA, can be found on the Gov.Uk website.

The Gov.Uk also details case definitions to inform testing and reporting of suspected monkeypox cases.

 

OPERATIONS

• Ops instruction Monkeypox v2.0
• Monkeypox guidance sheet
• SOP - The bagging and disposal of Category A Infectious Waste
• Appendix A - Pre-screening tool for Monkeypox
• Infectious Waste Label

Staff should continue to wear standard PPE for patient contacts. If you suspect a patient has any signs or symptoms of Monkeypox, you should wear HCID PPE which includes:

• coveralls including hood pulled up
• eye protection
• face shield
• FFP3 mask
• Shoe covers
• and double gloves

AOC

• Management of Monkeypox calls v1.3

Published 24th May 2022