05-19-2020, 02:35 PM
(05-19-2020, 02:24 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: When I’m at work and taking care of patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, I wear a fit tested N95 mask which is specifically designed to prevent me ( the wearer) from getting sick. Again, that isn’t to make me feel safe. It is to prevent me from getting infected and in turn infecting others (patients and fellow healthcare workers.). But, also to maintain staffing levels so we can continue to provide healthcare instead of out of work due to illness.
Of course. It's not designed to make you feel safe, it's designed make you actually safe.
Dealing with medical patients in a clinical environment calls for a higher level of containment than out in the environment. I went and saw my family physician about a week ago, regularly scheduled checkup. He, along with all of the staff, were wearing masks. Not the type that you are describing, but the standard style clinical masks. After the visit, he even took it down, while out in the hall.
You must be a lot closer to risk than they feel they are. My provider is part of the UNC healthcare system, and I'm pretty sure that they don't skirt any established guidelines or recommended precautions.
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