Reducing Risks of a Hospital Infection
Between Diabetes, Asthma and general coughs and colds, I'd say that I'm in a doctor's office at least 10 times each year. And one thing that's always bothered me is when I visit a doctor that I don't see visibly wash their hands before starting to talk with me.Now they may have washed their hands before coming into the room. But what are the chances?
Today on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal, I saw an advertisement placed by RID, the Committee to Reduce Infectious Deaths. And guess what they have listed as the first of 15 steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting a hospital infection?
That's right Ask that hospital staff clean their hands before treating you.
I'm going to clip the advert and give a copy to all my doctors at my next visit.
What have I got to lose? Maybe a few germs.
Labels: health, healthcare, infection
posted by Bernard @ 2:28 PM
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