Setting up home testing in paediatric services

Regular microbiological sampling via cough swab or sputum is vital for children with chronic suppurative lung disease (CSLD). As covid-19 hit, outpatient clinics became virtual which limited the ability to perform tests. The paediatric physiotherapy team rapidly implemented a remote testing service. Subsequently, they worked with the Transformation team to centralise a trust-wide home testing service, aiming to; improve efficiency, protect clinical time and expand to other services.