I'd also have pairs of disposible gloves. Don't want to touch most surfaces in a hostpital. Handles on faucets, doors etc.... Auto on/off for facilities would help.
Another problem with this is that family members will be exposed even more to germs in the hospitals, even those 'super bugs' immune to antibiotics. If I am every hospitalized, unless I were at death's door, I'd just as soon have family members call me as enter a hospital with me, regardless of what country I'm in. Further, quality time is reduced, running after toilet paper, soap, laundry, etc. "He died? I was off washing his clothes."
Wouldn't it be just absolutely scandalous, in this age of ubiquitous gloves in U.S. hospitals, to not have access to them in a UK hospital?
I bring all my own supplies from home as it takes eight hours to get things and some things hosp. do not have for our care needs.
Actually with some awesome Drs. and other medical folks we have become self suffieciant at home.
We refer to having to go to a hosp. for anything but a lifesaving surgery or OR room time for scopes ect. a visit to "The Zimbagwee Clinic"
I think more should be done to have patients get great home health directions and it would cut down on community bugs that thrive in the hosp.
Can't imagine not cleaning out my suction canisters daily but it is often overlooked in the hospitals.
So many patients go home without a clue on follow up care or neglect to follow instructions.
I'm all for the home visiting Doctor as is becoming trendy again.
More home health!
that would be true of almost any building that housed a lot of people coming and going......various people of dubious cleanliness using the bathrooms, coughing, hacking, etc.....
whenever you exist in a closed in environment, you can expect an increased chance of "catching" the flavor of the day....
point is:.....during cold and flu seasons, stay away from large crowds in buildings, and do not go to the hospital unless absolutely necessary.....
and anyone who really thinks they are being "kind" by visiting sick people in the hospital, are foolish.....sick people need to have peace and quiet and chances to sleep thru out the day since there is so much commotion 24/7 as it is.....and don't come calling on sick people if you are already sick yourself, even a little cough......