Have you ever had to nurse through a water shutdown?

[JeanettePNP]

For the past few weeks I've been getting messages in my school inbox about a hospital water shutdown due to some construction/renovation. Some of the floors affected ARE occupied patient units.

While the risers are shut down, no potable water will be available; all sinks, toilets and showers will be affected. Staff will need to make alternate arrangements during the shut-down.

Just curious, what kind of "alternate arrangements" do staff make during a water shutdown?

[ZippyGBR, BSN, RN]

Yeah, lots of bottled water to pass meds with, and baby wipes for incontinence care. No routine baths. This was for shortages 8 hours or less.

:paw:

that sounds about right

bottled water or the stand alone 5 gallon chillers for potable water, wetwipes and spray foam for any essential hygiene and no routine bathing ...

you could probably work this way for a day or two quite happily and longer if absolutely necessary ...