estroud

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1. Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

   estroud replied to danvis_65's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Now why does the CDC not ban them...maybe they think nurses have enough smarts to ban them themselves. Wrist watches are so close to patients and do not get washed. They have to be contaminated.

2. Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

   estroud replied to danvis_65's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Plus, everytime you put it back on you re-contaminate your hands with whatever is on the watch.

3. wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

   estroud replied to monstermunch's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Fob watch! Less contamination potential and does not hinder hand hygiene.

4. What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

   estroud replied to MShell's topic in Uniform/Gear

   My belief is that all healthcare personnel should not wear a wrist watch because of the bacteria etc it can gather and pass along. Get a Fob watch (hangs from pin on chest). I do not know why American nurses etc continue to wear long sleeves, wrist w...

5. wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

   estroud replied to monstermunch's topic in Uniform/Gear

   The best kind of watch to wear is the Fob watch that is worn on the chest. Anything worn on the wrist can harbor pathogens, especially if it is not cleaned between patients. I never see nurses cleaning their watches during patient care. Because th...

6. Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

   estroud replied to danvis_65's topic in Uniform/Gear

   The fob watch is available to buy and it is worn on the chest.