NRuiz

NRuiz has 3 years experience.

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1. Protocol for dirty linen?

   NRuiz replied to NRuiz's topic in Safety

   EW! Full!? Empty is gross enough but FULL...that is just nasty! I would have a strict speaking with anyone who toileted someone on a bedpan and didn't empty it/put it away in the bathroom after. Yuck.

2. Protocol for dirty linen?

   NRuiz replied to NRuiz's topic in Safety

   It is both gross and fascinating how they can disinfect and clean those gross little poop rags! When people tell me they think my job is gross, I always respond with...imagine being the person who works at the laundry facilities that take the linen! ...

3. Protocol for dirty linen?

   NRuiz replied to NRuiz's topic in Safety

   I am glad to hear I am not alone and also that it isn't just my hospital that does this I had a feeling that it was a normal practice between facilities...now time to make some changes!

4. Protocol for dirty linen?

   NRuiz replied to NRuiz's topic in Safety

   Thank you guys for your responses, a part of me is a little uncomfortable about being a "whistleblower" but it isn't worth it to risk the infection to everyone! I'm going to bring it up to infection control/education and see if we can get a more enfo...

5. Protocol for dirty linen?

   NRuiz posted a topic in Safety

   Hello there, I hope you are all having a wonderful day or night, whatever time it may be :) I just wanted some insight about something. I am a CNA who has been working on a med/surg floor for several years now, and am curious about something. When ...