Nurses...do you worry about contracting a deadly infection?

Question

I heard a report that hospitals are NOT kept sterile.

Answer 1

A hospital cannot be kept sterile...too many variables...but it is kept as clean as possible. I never worried about contracting a deadly infection...even though I worked ER and accidental needle sticks could pose a terrible risk. I just followed all the rules and adhered to good handwashing techiques and trusted that it would be enough to keep me safe.

Being honest, I was always so concerned about helping others that I never thought or dwelt on the risks. That doesn't mean I wasn't aware of them, I was...I just didn't let them interfere with my patient care.

Answer 2

Well I'm a nursing student and we were advised that it is personal preference if we wanted to glove for client care. Some care its mandatory but not for all. During practical I always gloved. Sterile depends on the area of the hospital in question i guess. Medical asepsis always applies but surgical would be in the OR.

Answer 3

Well nurses in hospitals need to follow strict practices while handling infectious materials..if they work as per the standard instruction and protective clothing with proper care i really dont think they should get infected with any infectious agent

Answer 4

I worked in a group home, not a nurse, but might as well have been. We followed universal precautions, that is everyone is treated like they are infectious. Yes, I worried, but if you do your job exactly like you are supposed to u will be fine.

Answer 5

I don't worry because we have very strict guidelines that if are followed minimize our risks...the reward of saving a life far outweighs the risk of getting any infection as long as proper procedures are adhered to.

Answer 6

Of course they do or they wouldn't wear gloves or wash their hand!!