Why do I have to gown up, etc when I enter an isolation room if Im just observing and do not intend to touch the patient?
Studies have shown that over 90% of the time a healthcare worker enters the room, they touch either the patient or objects in the patients environment. This may be due to unexpected issues that arise once the healthcare worker enters the room (such as an alarming ventilator or IV device). Thus, VUMC policy is to wear the required PPE regardless of how much contact with either the patient or the patients environment is anticipated.
Related Questions
- THERE IS A SIGN OUTSIDE THE PATIENTS ROOM THAT STATES \DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT ADVICE FROM THE NURSE". AM I ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PATIENTS ROOM?
- Why do I have to gown up, etc when I enter an isolation room if Im just observing and do not intend to touch the patient?
- Can attendees enter the patient exam room during the UDS study at the 2.5 day UDS course?
