mrsa at work.?

Question

Can my work get in troubble for not perviding the right ppe (personial pertection equipment) for a person that has mersa ? you have to go in this persons room to get your masks and other equipment i did not go for that i made them give me new equipment that was already out side of the room then i scrubbed after i left the room i dont know what do do because i do not want to get this or bring it in to contact with my kids.

Answer 1

If your immune system is good you don't have a very high chance of catching this...

It prefers diabetics and people with immune deficiencies and athletes (who possibly share towels,etc) ...

About 30% of the population are carriers of this (with it being found in their noses)... a lot of health care workers are carriers...since they are in contact with it alot...

Answer 2

Universal Precautions from the CDC on MRSA are very detailed and to have the equipment in the person's room is rather self-defeating. It's not a matter of getting anyone in trouble you can ask for procedures that they have for MRSA and yes, you can bring it home if you have not properly washed and protected your hands, clothing etc. Whether you work in a hospital or a nursing home, CDC Guidelines are to be available at the Director's office or the office of the head of Infection Control or Quality Assurance. It's your health you have to safeguard. MRSA is systemic and very difficult to treat. The equipment on a isolation cart outside the room with red bio-hazard bags tells you that someone is doing their job to keep you safe and healthy. Be pro-active

Answer 3

Yes, this is unacceptable. I am assuming that you work in a hospital, and they should be doing more to prevent the spread. MRSA is a super-bug. And what if the patient has sneeze or coughed near the masks? There should be some policies about this. It sounds a bit pointless to even wear the PPE if it is stored in the patients room. Is there somebody you could take this to? This is a serious issue.