Universal testing and intensive screening and management of high-risk facilities in vulnerable groups (eg nursing home residents, patients with complex neurology)

Isolation of any suspected COVID-19 case, until two negative samples (preferably deep respiratory samples) with complete resolution of symptoms

Cohorting of exposed contacts and monitoring for symptoms for 14 days

Social distancing (2-metre rule in non-clinical areas) during handover meetings and in staff areas

Self-quarantine of all staff with close contact with a COVID-19 patient with any breach of PPE or with positive staff member in non-clinical area where social distancing not adhered to

Prioritise infection control over capacity issues

Fast-turnaround, high sensitivity COVID-19 testing available 24/7

Awareness of false negative rates

Universal mask coverage

Meticulous tracheostomy care (whatever COVID-19 status) in a separate area

Full PPE for any AGP (including if a patient is on humidified oxygen)

Visors for nasogastric tube insertion

Enhanced cleaning on a COVID ward with frequent cleaning of touch points (every 2 hours)