Women Wearing Face Mask And Goggles, While Taking Part In A Face Fit Test

Face Fit Testing for the NHS

Read about how Sunbelt Rentals worked with the NHS at Oxford University Hospital to help deliver 6,000 critical Face Fit tests at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Customer Name
NHS
Project and Location
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

The Challenge

The highly contagious COVID-19 Virus sets the UK on high alert. 

As essential workers, NHS staff require adequate protection from the virus and to protect their patients.

In April 2020, Oxford University Hospital trust contacted Sunbelt Rentals to supply Face Fit Testing for over 6000 staff.

Objective

To improve the effectiveness of PPE, ensuring face masks fit the wearers face.

Solution

We sent 15 qualified Face Fit Testing technicians to conduct Face Fit Tests at four Oxfordshire hospitals:

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton Hospital
  • Church Hill Hospital
  • Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC)

Our technicians are accredited by the Fit2Fit Government scheme and performed over 6000 tests in 20 weeks. We will continue to have a team-based there until Christmas 2020 supporting the front line staff.

Results

Over 6,000 Face Fit Tests carried out for the NHS