health care personnel with bad breath.

[amk1964]

people with bad breath alwys seem to be close talkers. did you ever notice this? maybe i have a hyper-olfactory nerve. i will always offer these people a piece of gum or a mint, but this one rn i know never takes me up on it. other coworkers on the floor have also reported disgust at this persons halitosis, but none of has any guts...she is a wonderful experienced rn who does not have any other personal hygiene problem.

any comments?

[SeptSue]

Here's what I would do - in order to avoid unnecessary embarassment for the person, privately mention what you've noticed directly to her. It's like having your slip showing - wouldn't you rather that someone tell you about it, instead of just telling everyone else?

[SmilingBluEyes]

I heartily agree W/Sue. Please do the kind thing.

[webbiedebbie]

I turn it around. I usually say, "Wow, I sure have cottonmouth. Anyone else like a mint? " Most take me up on it.