We have been told in our general meeting today we must cut back the use of wearing aprons for doing things like handling soiled bed linen, general personal care tasks and when administering medication. We have also been told stop using gloves during medication rounds.

Is it me or is there something wrong here interms of infection control

Hi calsenior,

Avoiding wastage is one thing but cutting back as you describe is totally wrong. Remind them that they will be breaking several laws and guidelines.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

I agree the use of apron and gloves cannot be reduced otherwise infection control goes out of the window and they are going against legislation. Many employers try this to reduce costs. its up to staff to disagree although this is hard.