Local Outbreak Management Plan
Do it for Devon
The Local Outbreak Management Plan (LOMP) provides an outline for managing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks in Devon to protect residents and support the most vulnerable. It sets out measures to prevent any further local outbreaks of coronavirus in Devon as well asaction to respond rapidly to any outbreaks, limiting further spread.
The areas of focus
The details of the Local Outbreak Management Plan have been broken down into the key areas below.
Working together
The principles we will work to
Working together will be vital to the LOMP’s success and in this section, you can find out how we will do it and who will be involved.
Using data
Using data to make good decisions
Making the best use of high-quality data will be critical to making the right decisions at the right time.
Helping people and communities
Protecting people, communities and settings
Read about how we will support vulnerable people and communities and how we plan to respond to outbreaks in high-risk settings.
Testing and tracing
The NHS test and trace service
When someone tests positive for Coronavirus the NHS Test and Trace service is notified. If a complex outbreak is identified, Local Health Protection Teams will work with local partners to contain it.
Communication and engagement
Providing up-to-date guidance and advice
It will be vital that we are able to provide reliable, up-to-date information and advice to the general public and stakeholders.
Resources
The people who will make this work
The effectiveness of the LOMP requires financial resource as well as the skills and capability of a wide range of organisations and professions.