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Hi Cindy,
We took the “Pick Pockets” out of use a few years ago – for the simple reason is that staff didn’t wash them. We prefer that staff keep things in their scrub pockets that are washed regularly. Our policy is that staff are to wash their uniforms after each shift.
Kind regards,
Kelly
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Kelly Barton
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Hi,
Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection risk, would it?
The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.
Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.
Thank you for your assistance.
Kind Regards,
Cindy
Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)
General Manager – Quality
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