Mask wearing
We have made the clinical decision to introduce the mandatory wearing of fluid resistant masks for all staff in specific wards and services to help limit the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.
We respectfully encourage patients and visitors to also wear a mask where able to help keep our vulnerable patients safe and our staff fit and healthy at work.
The wards where staff will be wearing masks:
The James Cook University Hospital:
- Emergency department
- Urgent treatment centre
- Same day emergency care
- Ward 1 (acute assessment unit)
- Ward 4 (renal)
- Ward 9 (respiratory)
- Ward 14 (oncology)
- Ward 31 (medicine short stay)
- Ward 33 (haematology)
- Ward 37 (acute medical unit)
- Rheumatology outpatients
Friarage Hospital
- Urgent treatment centre
- Clinical decisions unit
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
- Urgent treatment centre
Face masks for incoming patients
If you are experiencing symptoms of flu and need to visit our services for support, you may be asked to wear a face mask as a precautionary measure.
If asked, a face mask will be provided to you.
Please be respectful of our staff who are looking after our communities over the busy winter period.
Hand hygiene advice
Regular hand washing is an effective way to reduce your risk of catching illnesses, including COVID-19.
You should wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser regularly throughout the day.
Hand santiser is widely available at all our main entrances and departments and should be used each time you enter or leave an area.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
Visiting updates
To help keep everyone safe during the pandemic our experienced clinicians are regularly reviewing our visiting guidance. View our visiting pages to ensure you are up to date with our latest information.