COVID-19

Please see the below documents

• Guide to surgical prioritisation FSSA - Updated 29 June 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
• 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)
• 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
• Risk Assessment Tool for Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic