SherylM

It's all in your head, and a professional does not rely on what she "intuits" alone, but also on empirical evidence. You have quoted scientific studies that contradict what you think, so I suggest you stop believing in superstition and start being a professional.

It is a concern that facilities are not prepared, but it is also a professional responsibility of nurses to get prepared on their own initiative. Be proactive and start learning what you need to know and presenting your Infection Control people with the new information. Don't worry about offending or treading on toes. If they are so incompetent, their toes need a little treading on.