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Unsolicited Letters With News, Notes, and Comments From Our Readers Always Welcomed More on Respiratory Etiquette

Vicki Sweet, RN, MS, CEN, CCRN, ManagerCorresponding Author Informationemail address

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Dear Editor:

We, along with several other emergency departments in our county, are giving out “respiratory packets” to all patients with respiratory/flu symptom complaints. Our packet is a small, Ziploc bag that contains a mask, some antiseptic hand wipes, tissues, and a disposal bag for the tissues. It also has instructions in English and Spanish about handwashing and basic infection control. We have alcohol-based hand cleanser in the triage room and request that patients “wash their hands” upon arrival at triage. We have gotten a lot of positive comments from members of the community for our attempts to limit the spread of flu and educate the public.

It has been a very successful effort, thanks to our Employee Health staff and to the purchasing manager who secured the supplies and put the packets together quickly.

Emergency Services, St Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, Calif, USA

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PII: S0099-1767(04)00004-2

doi:10.1016/j.jen.2004.01.002


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