COVID-19

Please see the latest documents below:

31 May 2021: There have been no revisions to the Guide this month and, therefore, there will not be a new version posted this month

13 May 2021: Revised guidelines for potential aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) within the ENT clinic ENT UK

30 April 2021: Please see the latest Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA

Archival documents: 26 January - 26 March 2021

26 March 2021: Please see the latest Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA

26 March 2021: Recovery Prioritisation Matrix FSSA

23 March 2021: SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 and timing of elective surgery: A multidisciplinary consensus statement

26 February 2021: The latest Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA

26 February 2021: Recovery Prioritisation Matrix FSSA

2 February 2021: Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA (Please note that this latest version of the Prioritisation Document is issued as a result of an urgent request for revision of the solid organ transplant sections. The monthly opportunity to update will continue as before).

Archival documents: 15 April - 25 January 2021

25 January 2021: Joint UK Royal Surgical Colleges, FSSA and Upper Airway Group Statement - Covid-19 vaccination and dosing regimen Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA 30 December 2020
Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA 27 November 2020
Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA 30 October 2020
Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA 25 September 2020
Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic FSSA 21 August 2020
Recovery Prioritisation Matrix FSSA 21 August 2020
Consent and Pre-Operative Assessment for ENT surgery: ENT UK 29 July 2020
A Graduated Return to Elective ENT within the COVID-19 Pandemic: ENT UK 29 July 2020
The latest COVID-19 rapid guideline on Arranging planned care in hospitals and diagnostic services has now been published on the NICE website. Published 27 July 2020
Clinical Guide to Surgical Prioritisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic: This Guide was produced at the request of NHS England at the start of the pandemic. It is written by specialists in the procedures listed and is updated at least every month. It sets out what clinicians view as the relative priorities of conditions at the time it is posted. FSSA Updated 24 July 2020
Recovery Prioritisation Matrix FSSA
A Graduated Return to Elective ENT within the COVID-19 Pandemic As we emerge from the first peak of the pandemic and consider delivery of healthcare, we, as otolaryngologists, seek appropriate guidance and principles which we can adapt locally depending on resources and the needs of our patients. ENT UK - Updated 2 July 2020
COVIDTrach: the outcomes of mechanically-ventilated patients undergoing tracheostomyin the UK FSSA - interim report: 22 May 2020
Developing Safe Surgical Services (DSSS) for the Covid19 Era After the suspension of elective surgical services, with re-deployment of surgical teams, it has become clear that we will not be able to simply ‘re-start’ surgical services. This document is intended to help develop peri-operative pathways and documentation for the Covid19 era, highlighting important areas to be considered. FSSA
Impact of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff in mental healthcare settings | assessment and management of risk. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, date of publication: 13 May 2020
Guidelines for pre-operative COVID-19 testing for elective cancer surgery This document outlines the process to ensure a consistent approach to screening for COVID in the cancer patient undergoing surgery. This aims to ensure both staff and patient safety by minimising the risk of COVID in the perioperative pathway. Intercollegiate Guidance, updates the previous Intercollegiate guidance (April 15th 2020)
Risk Assessment Tool for Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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