Cross infection control
Hi All
Just thought
I would like to obtain some opinions on hospitals and clinics etc and their cross infection control.
I would like to start with the question: Is it right for nurses etc to wear their uniforms when outside of the hospital i.e. walking around supermarkets etc and driving their cars which may have animal hairs over the seats?
Answers:
hello healistic..:)
in answer to your question, no i don't think it's right.. ideally they should travel to work in their ordinary clothes and get changed once they're there.. either that or wear a long coat so that none of their uniform is exposed.. it's the same for chefs so why should a nurse be any different?
i work in a care home and we're really strict with infection control procedures.. i lose count of the amount of plastic aprons and gloves i put on and take off during a shift.. let alone the amount of times i wash my hands.. the sad thing is i know of many other homes where the same procedures aren't followed, take my previous place ofemploymentfor example.. they were so lax about everything it used to drive me mad..
i think, like most things, it depends on the individual.. it depends on how much they care about the job they're doing.. what you have to bear in mind is that these policies and procedures are there for a reason and they are meant to be followed.. if someone really cares about their job they will see the importance and take the time to do their job properly..
in my opinion, you owe it to the people you care for, especially in a hospital environment.. also, by following correct procedure, you're protecting yourself too..
ali xx
Just thought
I would like to obtain some opinions on hospitals and clinics etc and their cross infection control.
I would like to start with the question: Is it right for nurses etc to wear their uniforms when outside of the hospital i.e. walking around supermarkets etc and driving their cars which may have animal hairs over the seats?
Answers:
hello healistic..:)
in answer to your question, no i don't think it's right.. ideally they should travel to work in their ordinary clothes and get changed once they're there.. either that or wear a long coat so that none of their uniform is exposed.. it's the same for chefs so why should a nurse be any different?
i work in a care home and we're really strict with infection control procedures.. i lose count of the amount of plastic aprons and gloves i put on and take off during a shift.. let alone the amount of times i wash my hands.. the sad thing is i know of many other homes where the same procedures aren't followed, take my previous place ofemploymentfor example.. they were so lax about everything it used to drive me mad..
i think, like most things, it depends on the individual.. it depends on how much they care about the job they're doing.. what you have to bear in mind is that these policies and procedures are there for a reason and they are meant to be followed.. if someone really cares about their job they will see the importance and take the time to do their job properly..
in my opinion, you owe it to the people you care for, especially in a hospital environment.. also, by following correct procedure, you're protecting yourself too..
ali xx