i recently had my child immunized (5 needle pokes), before she started i asked the nurse why she was not wearing gloves, she said there is NO risk to my child or other children. the only one at risk was for her if she had a cut ! makes you wonder! what if there is still blood on her fingertips from the previuos child when she removes cotton ball to apply bandage on my child? could there be enough blood there to pass a disease through a fresh needle poke? my gp says there is a slim to none chance of passing any disease. i think that is a load of B.S. he says "with flu shot clinics of 1000 people, that's a new pair of gloves per patient (1000 pairs)! like the cost of the gloves was his concern. gp says there has never been a problem of this type.if you have been to a flu shot clinic, were the healthcare workers wearing/changing gloves or washing hands between each patient? do you know anybody who has caught a disease in this way? are gloves a must where you live?
2006-09-30 20:53:02 · 8 answers · asked by Barb 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
That is their problem, really. As long as they don't touch the needle, which they are not supposed to touch. Don't worry, though, I have never heard of anyone getting infected by a vaccination shot..
2006-09-30 21:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to ask the healthcare professional to wear gloves. The facility that I work at has signs hanging up to that effect. So next time, do not hesitate to request that she wear her gloves. If she gets offended, so what, she has a boss doesn't she? In a polite manner, ask to speak to her supervisor. If that doesn't come through, just remember, everyone has a boss. I'm sure the administrator.of this facility would thank you for bringing this to his or her attention. With this being such an important issue, he or she needs to be notified. Who knows, you might actually save a life.
2006-10-01 04:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a problem. To begin with I would DEMAND health care providers anywhere and anytime to wear gloves, open anything in pkgs. in front of me to make sure it's sterile and if they refuse...walk out!! This is your child and you have the right to keep him/her safe.
And one last thing, I wonder why the nurse doesn't care whether SHE'S protected or not!? Hmmmm. I know sometimes they want to skip the process to save time but it's not worth it in the long run. And she being a nurse knows you can have open skin areas and not even be aware of them. Hope this helps.
2006-10-01 04:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no excuse for not wearing gloves during any medical related procedure. It's a HUGE infection control issue. Get a state or county inspector in there to check it out, or at the very least make a complaint to the appropriate authority in your area.
2006-10-01 04:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gloves are worn to protect the care giver from the patients blood! Always thought most medical providers were demanding their employees wear them! Grounds for immediate dismissal!
This individual obviously doesn't care enough about her own personal safety or for the laws that govern her! Makes you wonder what else she does that she's not supposed to do????
2006-10-03 16:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I do not see the needle being taken out of its plastic container or not see the health professional wear gloves I get very nervous.
I always make them open the needle in front of me and if they do not wear gloves I ask them to.
Do not risk your health or the health of your loved ones.
2006-10-01 03:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-01 03:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by dan l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a must in singapore
2006-10-01 03:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by 185 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋