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[Inland-Revenue Man]

Just a bit emmotional at the moment, as I have discovered that my, non-diabetic, grandmother has contracted MRSA whilst in hospital.

I am going to visit tomorrow and just wondered if any other members have had a similar experience and what extra precautions, if any, they have taken, given that we are considered to be in an "at risk group" when it comes to infections.

Thanks in advance...

 

[aymes]

My sympathies to you. My Grandad (he is diabetic) contracted MRSA in hospital after an operation last year. I didn't get to go and see him until he was after the worst (long, family politics story) but when I did I didn't do anything different than I would have done visiting anyone else in hospital, regular handwashing etc, no idea if I should have done something different though. He was very concerned that I shouldn't get too near him but the nurses didn't think it'd be a problem.
The good news is that he is now fully recovered from it all. Best wishes for your grandmother and your visit.

 

[Copepod]

Each hospital has infection control procedures for visitors, staff and patients. If it's not immediately obvious what to do at the entry to the ward, then ask a member of staff before entering. And follow procedures when leaving, too. It's likely that your grandmother will be in an isolation room, with handwashing facilities, aprons and gloves outside. There may be restrictions on taking children into the ward / room, so worth asking if that applies to your family.

 

[Steff]

best wishes to your gran and the family x

 

[bev]

Hope your gran gets better soon.🙂Bev

 

[Lizzie]

I can't advise you but I hope your gran gets better soon.

 

[sofaraway]

Use the alcohol gel She may be in a side room, so wash your hands on entering and leaving. if you use an apron/gloves, take them off before leaving the room.

Did she contract it whilst in hospital or was it found on the admission swab?

Wishing her a speedy recovery

 

[Inland-Revenue Man]

Thanks for your replies.

I informed the nurses when I entered that I was diabetic, they said it shouldn't be a problem, just follow the precautions.

Used the gel and gloves (Although aprons were not provided)

Sofaraway - She caught it in hospital unfortunately. She was admitted for a kidney problem and aparently two others have been similarly effected. They have each been isolated into side rooms.

She seems to be in decent spirits, but she does look frail.

Thanks for your support

 

[kojack]

Thanks for the update.

I do hope that she recovers fully and has her other admission prob sorted out.

 

[Steff]

lets hope for a full recovery x

 

[sofaraway]

Aprons should be located outside the siderooms, or at least very close by.
Hope that she gets better soon and the eradication treatment works.