Among the feedback I’ve received on our kits, the stuff the nurses have to say is especially interesting. I’ve had several RN’ s as patients take the kits to the hospital for their own use. One said “my biggest fear was infection”. She said despite a medication error that prolonged her husband’s stay one day, he returned home infection-free and she was thrilled. Another said engagement of the patient to combat infection is long overdue and she is urging fellow nurses to support this initiative. A third said the minute she put the hand sanitizer and sign at her bedside, a stethescope and blood pressure cuff were left in her room dedicated to her own personal use. All said the nursing staff was intrigued, curious and supportive of the “kit” approach (though some admitted they had worried about this beforehand).
What do you get from this?
I invite you to weigh in.
