Safe Inside research – email response

We debated whether to include this entry as the response does not include agreement to switch to a FFP2/3 mask, which is our primary criteria. However the overall response demonstrates a strong focus on infection risk reduction and the response itself demonstrates a caring culture. There are a lot of mitigations that will reduce infection risk and we would suggest still asking about the FFP3 when booking and/or in person when attending, take one and hand it over.

Response received:

So that you can reassure the person you care for I would like to inform you of the measures we have in place as standard:

– Procedural risk mitigation for all microbes

– High speed suction

– Rubber dam

– Slow speed where necessary

– Environmental risk mitigation

– PPE: fluid resistant mask and full face visor

– Cross infection control standards

We have further measure that we can put in place for a patient who may be more nervous due to being immune compromised:

– Wait in car until called to go straight to surgery to avoid sitting in waiting area

– Surgery window opened