Messages By: westcm1979

 I am an RN working in a hospital.  I see MRSA on a daily basis.  'Nursing' staff has been catching the blame for spreading MRSA in the hospital setting.  However, the physicans do not dress out according to the recommendations with appropriate protective clothing and go from room to room without washing their hands.  When a patient is discharged that was infected with the superbug they are sent home without any precautions for the family .  The hospital rooms are cleaned and in a matter of an hour another patient is put in that room.  I agree this bug is not being handled with the care that is necessary.  However, from what I see on a daily basis, the bottom dollar is apparently more important than patient awareness.  I see many patients that are infected with this bug from the medical field that is, in theory, there to prevent harm.  My advice to everyone when you enter the hospital door:  Wash your hands for  15 seconds ,at least, with a good lather;  tell everyone that enters your room to do the same thing;  question your MD about your risk; keep all wounds covered; DO NOT think you cannot be infected.  The medical staff works for you.  Demand excellence.