So, as most of you know I work at the hospital. We have new rules in place during cold and flu season that prohibit sick people, number of visitors to 2 and no kids under the age of 14. During the last week I can not tell you the number of kids I have seen on the floor and when you talk to the parents they are baffled at the rule. Really??? Its posted on the door as you come to the floor, and there are 2 big signs. One as you enter the hospital and one as you come to the floor. They are there for a reason
One: Kids are absolutely gross and germ filled. I am taking care of people who just had surgery. Really? I dont need them sick
Second: RSV was in full swing in OCTOBER/NOVEMBER!!! That is early when its usually now it starts.
My advise... Keep your kids out of the hospitals... That is where SICK PEOPLE go to get better. Not well people go to just hang out. Thanks....
Ami, good point, but as I have been working in the hospital the reality most of the time is that Hospitals are where people go and get sick. Sadly it is mostly because of us who want to be good loved ones and visit them while they are recovering and it just so happens that their immune system is weakened. It also has to do with us ourselves as health care works. Blame isn't all on the family. It's all across the board.
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