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GO WITH THE FLOW APP … HELPING TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS COVID FREE
Regular Covid testing , as part of our everyday lives , will play a significant and important role as restrictions are cautiously lifted and we begin to get back to a more normal way of life .
Covid isn ’ t going to be eradicated , it isn ’ t going to disappear , so we have to adapt and accept that we are working with a disease that is going to be with us globally for the foreseeable future .
Workplace testing is a vital part to our route back to normal life . Businesses can reduce the risk of Covid transmission and can manage and identify their employee ’ s site visits using Go With The Flow App . Wirral Life caught up with Dave Williams of Gud Design to find out more about the app .
Dave said : " When Covid first presented itself as being a major problem many businesses tried to react quickly to put processes in place to ensure their offices and sites were considered safe to visit . However , many weaknesses and shortcomings were immediately displayed , and staff remain nervous about returning to their place of work .
' Temperatures were often taken at the on site by which point you may have taken Covid to your office . Thermometers were used by many people and not sanitised sufficiently , potentially aiding transmission . Paper was used to record results … not proper records if scrutinised .
" The Go With The Flow App was conceived to overcome the exposure felt as a Director and Business owner needing employees to remain in or return to their work environment whilst ensuring this was as safe possible and recording the process for any future interrogation . The App utilises lateral flow testing , temperature checking , oxygen measurement and symptoms certification all of which individually play a part in helping to identify Covid but together form a stronger combination .
" Why lateral flow ? To quote the Government website “ Lateral flow testing is a fast and simple way to test people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19 , but who may still be spreading the virus . The tests are easy to use and give results in 30 minutes . Around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms , so a test that rapidly detects these otherwise hidden cases is a very useful additional tool for tackling the virus .” These are readily available free of charge from the NHS , 9 out of 10 pharmacy now have them to supply .
" Why temperature ? A high temperature is a main symptom of Covid and although on its own can not confirm a positive Covid case it remain a very useful indicator of a health issue .
" Why oxygen ? A low Oxygen level does not establish Covid . However a falling level does signal health problems that certainly could be related to Covid and once below 92 % it is advised to go to A & E immediately whatever the circumstance .
" The Go With The Flow App utilises Bluetooth devices to measure temperature and oxygen to guarantee the integrity of the result being entered in the App . Each measurement can be taken within seconds .
" Symptoms are easily recognisable and a very obvious and quick method to identify a problem . The main symptoms of Covid are high temperature , new continuous cough , loss or change to sense of smell or taste .
" No testing is 100 % certain of identifying Covid , so by combining several quick tests we increase the likelihood of catching positive results quickly .
" All testing should be performed and logged at home to help avoid bringing positive cases to the work environment , but with easy visibility to managers .
" With the App an employee will request to visit an organisation ’ s site on a particular date and then be guided through the required tests . Automated approval is given to reduce manager input and time . If there is any doubt then the visit is automatically rejected with further discussion and testing often needed .
" Test and limits can be configured for an individual organisation to allow their exact needs to be met .
" Go With The Flow App has been specifically developed to give employers and employees the reassurance and peace of mind that their offices are free from Covid , therefore preventing the spread of the virus which can be detrimental to our health , education , businesses and social events .
" Employees need to be confident a Business has considered its Covid-safe procedures - Go With The Flow can provide an efficient , cost-effective solution to this .
" Regular testing is a key aspect of keeping Covid under control and getting life back to normal ."
For further information please contact David Williams at davidw @ guddesign . co . uk wirrallife . com 79