Picking up bugs in hospitals

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TwistedTanya

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Yea, I have to agree with both the above people. My doctors will usually have me do home IV's so I don't take a chance picking up something in the hospital. Most people there are clean but there is always someone who slacks off and you can't trust. Us Cfers ALWAYS get our own room and usually a big one (at least where I am going now..Tampa General). I've never been able to catch up on rest in the hospital. They are always coming in to do something and the best aren't as comfortable as home. The food isn't as good as home cooked meals. The only reason I would go in is if the doctor needed me on multiple IV meds or my oxygen was so bad that they needed to moniter me. Otherwise, I have my 02 compressor here, a treadmill, less chaos keeping me awake, and the ins. does cover for home health care to come out and change dressing or do blood drawls. We wash our hands a lot or use sanitizer whether I am sick or not. I am a little more germaphobic these days but I think it's only logical to be that way for us b/c we do have a lot to worry about with picking up stuff. We can get bad bacteria from our own yards in the soil, dirt, or rocks. It's all over so we HAVE to be extra cautious. Everyone should be more cleanly actually then they wouldn't be passing stuff on so much.
 
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TwistedTanya

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Yea, I have to agree with both the above people. My doctors will usually have me do home IV's so I don't take a chance picking up something in the hospital. Most people there are clean but there is always someone who slacks off and you can't trust. Us Cfers ALWAYS get our own room and usually a big one (at least where I am going now..Tampa General). I've never been able to catch up on rest in the hospital. They are always coming in to do something and the best aren't as comfortable as home. The food isn't as good as home cooked meals. The only reason I would go in is if the doctor needed me on multiple IV meds or my oxygen was so bad that they needed to moniter me. Otherwise, I have my 02 compressor here, a treadmill, less chaos keeping me awake, and the ins. does cover for home health care to come out and change dressing or do blood drawls. We wash our hands a lot or use sanitizer whether I am sick or not. I am a little more germaphobic these days but I think it's only logical to be that way for us b/c we do have a lot to worry about with picking up stuff. We can get bad bacteria from our own yards in the soil, dirt, or rocks. It's all over so we HAVE to be extra cautious. Everyone should be more cleanly actually then they wouldn't be passing stuff on so much.
 
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Skye

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This is interesting. I am wondering why people HAVE to be hospitalized for tune-ups. I have only been hospitalized 1x as an adult for CF. That was a small hospital with few CF patients yet. The other times I have done tune-ups my doc lets me do them completely at home and has always insisted on that. Maybe that has helped me put on a few geriatric CF years.
 
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Skye

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This is interesting. I am wondering why people HAVE to be hospitalized for tune-ups. I have only been hospitalized 1x as an adult for CF. That was a small hospital with few CF patients yet. The other times I have done tune-ups my doc lets me do them completely at home and has always insisted on that. Maybe that has helped me put on a few geriatric CF years.
 
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Skye

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This is interesting. I am wondering why people HAVE to be hospitalized for tune-ups. I have only been hospitalized 1x as an adult for CF. That was a small hospital with few CF patients yet. The other times I have done tune-ups my doc lets me do them completely at home and has always insisted on that. Maybe that has helped me put on a few geriatric CF years.
 
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Skye

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This is interesting. I am wondering why people HAVE to be hospitalized for tune-ups. I have only been hospitalized 1x as an adult for CF. That was a small hospital with few CF patients yet. The other times I have done tune-ups my doc lets me do them completely at home and has always insisted on that. Maybe that has helped me put on a few geriatric CF years.
 
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Skye

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This is interesting. I am wondering why people HAVE to be hospitalized for tune-ups. I have only been hospitalized 1x as an adult for CF. That was a small hospital with few CF patients yet. The other times I have done tune-ups my doc lets me do them completely at home and has always insisted on that. Maybe that has helped me put on a few geriatric CF years.
 
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JazzysMom

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I really believe it depends on the patient & the doctor. My doctor & I both agree that the pros out way the cons of me doing time in the hospital.

We both know that the initial 2-3 weeks is essential for me not to be home. Even under the best of circumstances with all the help I would not have the leisure of focusing on just myself at home.

It use to be difficult to get rest in the hospital until I put my foot down. I started putting signs on the door, communicating with the doctors/nurses regarding my sleep needs etc.

Granted I am very fortunate to have an awesome team (clinic & hospital) to work with, but if it wasnt for me starting to advocate for myself I dont know if I would have the full advantage of that relationship.

I also need the aggressive CPT that a hospitalization offers. Yes I can do just IV's at home with my vest, flutter, acapella & some manual CPT thrown in, but its still not as aggressive as manual CPT 3 + times a day.

Hospital admits are not for everyone, but for ME they work!
 
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JazzysMom

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I really believe it depends on the patient & the doctor. My doctor & I both agree that the pros out way the cons of me doing time in the hospital.

We both know that the initial 2-3 weeks is essential for me not to be home. Even under the best of circumstances with all the help I would not have the leisure of focusing on just myself at home.

It use to be difficult to get rest in the hospital until I put my foot down. I started putting signs on the door, communicating with the doctors/nurses regarding my sleep needs etc.

Granted I am very fortunate to have an awesome team (clinic & hospital) to work with, but if it wasnt for me starting to advocate for myself I dont know if I would have the full advantage of that relationship.

I also need the aggressive CPT that a hospitalization offers. Yes I can do just IV's at home with my vest, flutter, acapella & some manual CPT thrown in, but its still not as aggressive as manual CPT 3 + times a day.

Hospital admits are not for everyone, but for ME they work!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I really believe it depends on the patient & the doctor. My doctor & I both agree that the pros out way the cons of me doing time in the hospital.

We both know that the initial 2-3 weeks is essential for me not to be home. Even under the best of circumstances with all the help I would not have the leisure of focusing on just myself at home.

It use to be difficult to get rest in the hospital until I put my foot down. I started putting signs on the door, communicating with the doctors/nurses regarding my sleep needs etc.

Granted I am very fortunate to have an awesome team (clinic & hospital) to work with, but if it wasnt for me starting to advocate for myself I dont know if I would have the full advantage of that relationship.

I also need the aggressive CPT that a hospitalization offers. Yes I can do just IV's at home with my vest, flutter, acapella & some manual CPT thrown in, but its still not as aggressive as manual CPT 3 + times a day.

Hospital admits are not for everyone, but for ME they work!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I really believe it depends on the patient & the doctor. My doctor & I both agree that the pros out way the cons of me doing time in the hospital.

We both know that the initial 2-3 weeks is essential for me not to be home. Even under the best of circumstances with all the help I would not have the leisure of focusing on just myself at home.

It use to be difficult to get rest in the hospital until I put my foot down. I started putting signs on the door, communicating with the doctors/nurses regarding my sleep needs etc.

Granted I am very fortunate to have an awesome team (clinic & hospital) to work with, but if it wasnt for me starting to advocate for myself I dont know if I would have the full advantage of that relationship.

I also need the aggressive CPT that a hospitalization offers. Yes I can do just IV's at home with my vest, flutter, acapella & some manual CPT thrown in, but its still not as aggressive as manual CPT 3 + times a day.

Hospital admits are not for everyone, but for ME they work!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I really believe it depends on the patient & the doctor. My doctor & I both agree that the pros out way the cons of me doing time in the hospital.
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<br />We both know that the initial 2-3 weeks is essential for me not to be home. Even under the best of circumstances with all the help I would not have the leisure of focusing on just myself at home.
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<br />It use to be difficult to get rest in the hospital until I put my foot down. I started putting signs on the door, communicating with the doctors/nurses regarding my sleep needs etc.
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<br />Granted I am very fortunate to have an awesome team (clinic & hospital) to work with, but if it wasnt for me starting to advocate for myself I dont know if I would have the full advantage of that relationship.
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<br />I also need the aggressive CPT that a hospitalization offers. Yes I can do just IV's at home with my vest, flutter, acapella & some manual CPT thrown in, but its still not as aggressive as manual CPT 3 + times a day.
<br />
<br />Hospital admits are not for everyone, but for ME they work!
 
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musclemania70

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Our docs do not allow at home IV's WHATSOEVER. Part of the whole treatment is REST. No matter what, when we are home we want to do things, go places, get things done. And it defeats the purpose. Here in our hospital ALL CF PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHAT GERM WE HAVE, ARE IN ISOLATION AND NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE OUR ROOMS. PERIOD. All hospital staff regardless of patient germ, has to wear a mask and gloves when entering our rooms.

WE AS PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING THE STAFF. Do not let anyone touch you unless they have on gloves and a mask. I know its hard because you don't want to be rude. But they dont care what germs you may get. They are only doing their job. And there is no way to prove that they were the ones to infect you: so be ADAMANT.

Hospital stays suck but if you want the best treatment with the best professionals, being in the hospital is the best way to go.
 
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musclemania70

New member
Our docs do not allow at home IV's WHATSOEVER. Part of the whole treatment is REST. No matter what, when we are home we want to do things, go places, get things done. And it defeats the purpose. Here in our hospital ALL CF PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHAT GERM WE HAVE, ARE IN ISOLATION AND NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE OUR ROOMS. PERIOD. All hospital staff regardless of patient germ, has to wear a mask and gloves when entering our rooms.

WE AS PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING THE STAFF. Do not let anyone touch you unless they have on gloves and a mask. I know its hard because you don't want to be rude. But they dont care what germs you may get. They are only doing their job. And there is no way to prove that they were the ones to infect you: so be ADAMANT.

Hospital stays suck but if you want the best treatment with the best professionals, being in the hospital is the best way to go.
 
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musclemania70

New member
Our docs do not allow at home IV's WHATSOEVER. Part of the whole treatment is REST. No matter what, when we are home we want to do things, go places, get things done. And it defeats the purpose. Here in our hospital ALL CF PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHAT GERM WE HAVE, ARE IN ISOLATION AND NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE OUR ROOMS. PERIOD. All hospital staff regardless of patient germ, has to wear a mask and gloves when entering our rooms.

WE AS PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING THE STAFF. Do not let anyone touch you unless they have on gloves and a mask. I know its hard because you don't want to be rude. But they dont care what germs you may get. They are only doing their job. And there is no way to prove that they were the ones to infect you: so be ADAMANT.

Hospital stays suck but if you want the best treatment with the best professionals, being in the hospital is the best way to go.
 
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musclemania70

New member
Our docs do not allow at home IV's WHATSOEVER. Part of the whole treatment is REST. No matter what, when we are home we want to do things, go places, get things done. And it defeats the purpose. Here in our hospital ALL CF PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHAT GERM WE HAVE, ARE IN ISOLATION AND NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE OUR ROOMS. PERIOD. All hospital staff regardless of patient germ, has to wear a mask and gloves when entering our rooms.

WE AS PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING THE STAFF. Do not let anyone touch you unless they have on gloves and a mask. I know its hard because you don't want to be rude. But they dont care what germs you may get. They are only doing their job. And there is no way to prove that they were the ones to infect you: so be ADAMANT.

Hospital stays suck but if you want the best treatment with the best professionals, being in the hospital is the best way to go.
 
M

musclemania70

New member
Our docs do not allow at home IV's WHATSOEVER. Part of the whole treatment is REST. No matter what, when we are home we want to do things, go places, get things done. And it defeats the purpose. Here in our hospital ALL CF PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHAT GERM WE HAVE, ARE IN ISOLATION AND NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE OUR ROOMS. PERIOD. All hospital staff regardless of patient germ, has to wear a mask and gloves when entering our rooms.
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<br />WE AS PATIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING THE STAFF. Do not let anyone touch you unless they have on gloves and a mask. I know its hard because you don't want to be rude. But they dont care what germs you may get. They are only doing their job. And there is no way to prove that they were the ones to infect you: so be ADAMANT.
<br />
<br />Hospital stays suck but if you want the best treatment with the best professionals, being in the hospital is the best way to go.
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