Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 The other day I took my son for his IVIG infusion and we go to a local hospital. Every time we go he has a different nurse, which is okay since they all are very nice. Anyway, I was busy unpacking my son's homework from the bag while the nurse was accessing his port. When I looked up she did not have a mask on or gloves. Every other nurse always has worn gloves and a mask. She also did not wear gloves even when taking the needle out when we were done. How should I approach this if it happens in the future without seeming too pushy? Thanks for any advice, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 First, I would write a letter to her boss, the floor nurse and anyone else you can thin of and send it to the hospital administrator. If it happens again, tell her what she needs to do. Don't be shy. Even my 10 year old who was 9 last year when he had neurosurgery tells them to wash their hands, and then catches them ripping off part of the glove and touching his skin where they just prepped and tells them they need to redo it all. Don't be afraid to be pushy-it is your son's life. Blood infections are scary and life-threatening. Never apologize for being pushy or demanding that you get quality care. Peace be with you, Pattie Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. ~ A Ward _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of pattybugs2001 Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 1:33 PM Subject: help with a question The other day I took my son for his IVIG infusion and we go to a local hospital. Every time we go he has a different nurse, which is okay since they all are very nice. Anyway, I was busy unpacking my son's homework from the bag while the nurse was accessing his port. When I looked up she did not have a mask on or gloves. Every other nurse always has worn gloves and a mask. She also did not wear gloves even when taking the needle out when we were done. How should I approach this if it happens in the future without seeming too pushy? Thanks for any advice, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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