Hospitals were not consulted on plans for all staff, visitors and outpatients to wear face masks and coverings from June 15, a healthcare chief claims.
Chief executive of NHS Providers Chris Hopson criticised the Government for appearing to make decisions ‘on the hoof’ that seem ‘overly influenced by politics’.hospital staff to wear surgical masks and for visitors and outpatients to wear face coverings from June 15. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government wanted to ensure that ‘even as the virus comes under control’, hospitals are a place of ‘care and of safety’.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Hopson said: ‘Two major changes on the use of personal protection equipment and on visiting policy were announced late yesterday afternoon at the end of what, to be frank, was a very busy, difficult and hard week for our trust leaders, with absolutely no notice or consultation.
Newly-updated World Health Organisation advice said governments should encourage the public to wear face coverings where social distancing is difficult, such as on public transport and shops.
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