Table 2 Patient ranking of factors contributing to their perception of safety

Separation of pathway. Move elective care to ‘clean’ independent site

73

31

14

31·1%

Patient testing for COVID-19

32

29

34

19·8%

Separate/Individual Room (separation)

25

48

26

20·8%

Enhanced cleaning of hospital

15

10

17

8·6%

Pre-procedure self-isolation (14 days)

7

6

9

4·4%

Restriction on hospital visitors

2

3

2

1·5%

Staff Testing for COVID-19

2

2

4

1·5%

Not applicable/Blank

2

29

52

12·2%