Years ago, when I worked in the field in home health, we didn't wear uniforms and scrubs were not allowed. But the clothing I wore became my uniform as I designated specific pieces and shoes for work use only. Some days I couldn't wait to get home and shower, and then wash my clothes in the hottest water!!!!I read something the other day about nurses coming home and picking up their babies or small children before they changed their clothes. I guess I did this too because I would pick my children up on my way home. But if I had had a particularly disgusting day I would go home and shower and change first.
Here's some food for thought.... the APIC (American Professionals for Infection Control and Epidemiology) published the results of a recent study that shows nurse's and doctor's clothing harbors a LOT of bacteria from hospital work.
Be safe, and protect your loved ones from the things you're exposed to in your job.
Resources:
APIC press release
photo: Ecoli by Cielo (from Morguefile.com)
