Hospitals are More Hazardous in July

re: Hospitals are More Hazardous in July

technologist — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:16:02 GMT

My hospital is dangerous all the time. It is chronicly short staffed, and in my area, our on call person covers the entire area(MRI) all weekend, by themself, and we are supposed to be a level one trauma center.

re: Hospitals are More Hazardous in July

Magnolia — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:50:50 GMT

One link I followed cited a refusal by doctors to wash their hands between patients was responsible for spreading antibiotic resistant strains of staff infections.

Come on folks, basic hygeine is the first rule. Even my chiropractor washes his hands between patients. I don't know how it is everywhere else but here in Atlanta, every hospital room has a bathroom with a sink and soap provided. There is no excuse for not washing one's hands.

Now, I don't know what can be done about the grueling schedules interns and residents must follow, but it seems that patients could begin to provide some pressure in that area. Insurance companies would surely have an interest in fewer (costly) mistakes as well.

The way it has always been done can always be changed.

re: Hospitals Are More Hazardous in July

Aaltrude — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:38:24 GMT

When I was working in a Blood Bank we definitely noticed the difference for several weeks after the new trainees started work.