Table 1 Main  themes and sub themes relating to safety perception identified during the interviews and mentioned by >85% of participants

Transparency and clarity of information

 Achieving the feeling of being informed

 Transparency of in-house communication

 The role of the division of infectious diseases & hospital epidemiology

Material availability

 Perception of material shortage

 Alternative PPE and recycling of masks

Uniformity and consistency of guidelines

Digital resources to support face-to-face teaching

Support and appreciation of personnel