St Luke's Hospital - Oxford

St Luke's Hospital implements comprehensive infection control measures to protect residents and staff. All visitors are screened for respiratory symptoms before entry, and the dedicated COVID-19 area has its own external entrance with clear safety signage and instructions. Residents in this area have access to computers and tablets to maintain contact with family and friends while isolating.

Each person has a single occupancy room, and the service provides separate changing areas for staff to manage PPE in both the main facility and the COVID-19 unit. Staff use fluid repellent surgical masks, gloves, and aprons when delivering personal care, following current government guidelines. The service maintains ample supplies of hand sanitiser and PPE throughout, with appropriate signage marking separate zones within the COVID-19 area to ensure safe movement for both staff and residents.