nicurn3

Yes I understand all of the reason why not to have long natural or any type of artifical nails and the wearing of rings... that is how our policy was first written. no long natural nails or artifical nails or chipped polish or any rings. THIS WAS TO BE HOSPITAL WIDE. but to many complaints to administration about wedding rings and they are now allowing jewerly. Well to me if you are trying to fix a problem you just cant fix part of it and not all of it. Our infection rate is up and I feel we have many major issues and just attacking one part will not really address our entire issue. BOTTOM LINE IS HOW GOOD IS OUR HAND HYGIENE, DOES EVERYONE WASH THIER:nurse: HANDS APPROPRIATELY ??? NO THEY DONT :uhoh21:

Our Facility Is In The Process Of Attacking Our Infection Rates. We Are In The Process Of Making The Statement Of No False Nails, Extentions, No Chipped Polish, Natural Nails Only 1/4 Inch. It Also Said No Jewerly....but Our Administration Recieved A Lot Of Greif And They Are Now Allowing Jewerly. Evidence Based Practice Shows That Rings Habor Bacteria Just Like Nails Do. I Think If You Are Attacking Only Part Of The Problem You Wont Find A Solution.