Re: sinks vs. sanitizers
From: Laureano Folgar (lfolgar@vianwe.com)
Tue Jul 31 17:15:39 2007
Look the local rules for exam rooms. In Spain, where i hope you has a
good time, is mandatory to have a sink in the exam room.
L. Folgar
ob gyn
Melilla - Spain
Richard Chudacoff escribió:
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> No, you are right, and I do wash before and after every visit. I just
> thought I could get away with hand sanitizers rather than sinks
>
> Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
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> Las Vegas International Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care
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> /(Specializing in minimally and non-invasive surgery)/
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> *From:* ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] *On Behalf Of
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> *Sent:* Friday, July 27, 2007 2:54 PM
> *To:* Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
> *Subject:* Re: sinks vs. sanitizers
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> In a message dated 7/25/2007 6:25:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> rchudacoff@mylinuxisp.com writes:
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> I wasn't planning not to have a sink anywhere in the office, but
> not in the
> exam rooms. Hint: I put all my gloves and speculums in the basin
> that fits
> in the drawer that pulls out as a foot rest. My patients never see the
> speculums or gloves once I am through with them, and my MA then
> dumps or
> cleans what needs be once the patient leaves the room.
>
> I know what you are saying about "stuff" but I don't have that
> happen that
> much. I suppose a paper towel dispenser would work in those cases.
>
> Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
> Las Vegas International Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care
> (Specializing in minimally and non-invasive surgery)
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> No sinks, no business. Don't you wash your hands after each patient ,
> Rich? Patients look for this stuff.The patients also like to wash
> their hands - they're in a Doctor's office for goodness sake - don't
> think you would have much repeat business. Now, if your not in the
> patient pleasing business - then your OK, or am I missing the point
> somewhere?
>
> My opinion-could be wrong.
>
> Robert Modugno MD MBA FACOG
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> Sylva, NC - the North Carolina back woods where we have a sink in
> every exam room.
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