Posted on 10/25/2014 7:11:56 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda
“Medical personnel that are highly trained are infecting themselves in the hot zone regularly. “
Excellent point.
“While Ebola is not highly contagious, it is INCREADIBLY infectious. 1to 10 virus particles is enough to infect you if it comes in contact with a break in skin or mucous membranes. Not many diseases can match that, and THATS why the need for higher level protection when dealing with it.”
Thank you for the clarification.
I was thinking the two terms, contagious and infectious, were interchangeable.
"Why me?"
Because 85% of your coworkers are merely there to collect a paycheck... or are simply sociopaths that are only there to inflict their will upon the sick, dying, or otherwise helpless.
I’d put $5 down that this also occurred with RN staff at Emory University Hospital (CDC) on the first 2 Ebola visits, but was kept on the down low.
When the stuff hits the fan, medical care will fly to the wind.
And I don’t blame them. They have families, too.
I would have no problem with going over there if needed. I'm completely capable of running a lab and analyzing samples.
Sorry. That was not my intent.
I’m talking about real patient care, not sitting in a lab. You seem to know exactly what is needed to prevent contamination, and they could use your expertise with the rate of infection of health care workers.
Oh good ;)
Laboratory work carries its share of hazards that are different than what you encounter dealing with patients. Researchers receive frequent safety training--including PPE use--some labs have weekly safety briefings. How often do clinicians receive safety training? I admit, I do not know the OSHA regulations for clinicians.
Look, I understand what these nurses are saying about protecting themselves and their families, since there doesn’t seem to be an established protocol.
However, if they quit all over the country, I might as well shoot myself if I get Ebola. I don’t want to die alone in agony, with my insides turning into soup.
Those nurses got better, too.
I'm not belittling the concerns of these people, but if they all quit en masse if Ebola cases continue, then we're all f***ed.
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