Susan Lawrence <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Given the recognition of MRSA infections, our hospital's infectious disease > control RN has advised the RNs and LCs to use universal precautions (gloves, > in this case) whenever coming in contact with breastmilk. [...] > None of us has treated breastmilk as a biohazard so far and we're > wondering what to base our response on. > Any official bodies of wisdom policies in this arena? Looking forward > to hearing lots of opinions as well... Could it be, rather, that they're looking to protect the milk (and possibly-ill baby) from the RNs and LCs? This should, of course, be the case, only more so, with breastmilk substitutes. Lara Hopkins *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome