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I am at work. A big hospital with some of the sickest patients in the country. Tons of different infections that require isolation. My unit is a unit with a large immunosuppressive population. On my days off, the decision was made to pull all the hand sanitizer out of the halls and rooms
Because PEOPLE WERE STEALING THEM.
Also, there is a shortage
So, kicking it old school and washing my hands. A lot.
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Frightened people will react in fear when they are not given valid, factual information.
Haggis for Breakfast
Mar 2020
#42
Yikes. Ridiculous. People should have been prepared better. I keep Hand S. around all of the...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2020
#6
I am told soap & water more effective. Hand sanitizer more convenient. A few ruin it for th rest. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#9
Are you suggesting "keep all visitors out of hospitals" that I can't visit
Ferrets are Cool
Mar 2020
#34
Wishing you much courage and much luck in her battle. We've been there twice already
DFW
Mar 2020
#88
Pro tip - try Eucerin Advanced Repair, mixed with Gold Bond Healing Foot Cream. I somehow
bullwinkle428
Mar 2020
#35
I was surprised to see the local VA had masks in boxes. I expect that will change too.
58Sunliner
Mar 2020
#25
Southern Nevada Health district recommended yesterday that all cash handlers wear gloves
pecosbob
Mar 2020
#26
I am a cancer patient and my little travel sized bottle of sanitizer lasts for weeks.
Glimmer of Hope
Mar 2020
#27
Couldn't you just wipe your hands down with Clorox wipes or use a diluted bleach solution?
smirkymonkey
Mar 2020
#31
People do that all the time.--Visitors think hospitals are community centers there to provide.
eilen
Mar 2020
#89
the front line of healthcare workers entirely at risk and poses even greater danger
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#51
Alcohol and Aloe Vera are the main components of hand sanitizer. I found 91% alcohol and
33taw
Mar 2020
#76