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

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