One of the units I work on is always an isolation unit, every patient (transplant). Regerdless of their counts, until the day they leave. This is due to previous questionable cross contamination by staff. Funny thing is, we're the only ones (Nurses and Aides) who have to abide by certain rules: we need to change into uniforms and shoes at work, and we need to cover ourselves with a gown or labcoat when we leave the unit. This ticks me off b/c the MDs, social work, child life, and anyone who floats to the unit obviously doesn't have to abide by this. Everyone needs to gown and glove, which is still a problem with most docyors- most of all SURGERY!! It's a small unit, so we can see what they're (not) doing, and we don't miss them, so we can always remind them before they go in. On regular floors, most don't even wash their hands. It's ridiculous
Do Doctors know what Isolation precautions mean??
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