Do you mean that up until now someone at the end of life hasn't been able to see their loved one without a mask? When in the patient's own room? That's appalling and inhumane.
Right …..let’s get something straight ….when hospitals were refusing any visitors we carried on allowing people in to the hospice when relatives were passing on the virus to staff… We allowed relatives to be with their loved ones But we also had a duty to protect staff dealing with those patients and relatives So enough of the pious inhumane comment What did YOU do over the pandemic Anon?
Debby - how heartless of you to draw attention to that, people grieve enough without being told all the details. On the ICU where I worked (I came out of retirement at the height of the pandemic) we were advised to say that a patient had died but if asked was it peaceful we said yes. Besides which, not all patients "died in a panic" as they died according to the condition they had, for instance pneumonia, also the sedation affected how a patient died Sue
I was allowed to use the electric shaver on a gentleman who requested for his sideburns to be left untouched- No idea why but suddenly I swept them off x
I'm happy for you! What a long haul you healthcare workers have had of mask wearing! They're still using masks in healthcare settings here in Canada though.
I'll bet you'll keep checking for a mask for a while .. it's become such a habit! I hope 'a pub crawl' doesn't mean any too-wasted-to-stand crawling around ..
Yay for ditching the masks; here in NZ we are advised to keep wearing them in "retail" situations and as a Support worker I wear one when working with my clients for my safety and for theirs. It has become such a habit that I feel almost naked without one. Enjoy the pub crawl...what fun.
Interestingly, at the hospice where I work, when I'm in the office around the building I don't have to wear a mask any more but if I go onto the In Patient Centre I do.
And when I go to hospital, which is quite frequently at the moment as you know, masks are still being worn. Find it all quite tiresome now.
Yes john , the acute sector , will continue to wear masks I suspect . I will continue to wear masks in confined spaces such as trains and underground too
I believe (for most healthy people) that wearing a mask is like trying to keep mosquitos from passing a thru a barb wire fence. But if it comforts somebody, so be it.
Yay for getting rid of the masks. That's got to make for a more comfortable work environment. I haven't worn one for months and I'm so happy to be free of it.
Just in time for my carer to go down with Covid and me to feel under the weather today so maybe brewing it.
ReplyDeleteI hope not, Pat. xx
DeleteOh no pat , have you had a test
DeleteI thought of you this morning when I saw on the news that Wales was scrapping mask wearing in health settings. You'll be able to breathe again now! xx
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely for my patient’s relatives to take off their masks so their father could see their faces one last time
DeleteDo you mean that up until now someone at the end of life hasn't been able to see their loved one without a mask? When in the patient's own room? That's appalling and inhumane.
DeleteRight …..let’s get something straight ….when hospitals were refusing any visitors we carried on allowing people in to the hospice when relatives were passing on the virus to staff…
DeleteWe allowed relatives to be with their loved ones
But we also had a duty to protect staff dealing with those patients and relatives
So enough of the pious inhumane comment
What did YOU do over the pandemic Anon?
And I won’t be entertaining anon messages outlining made up scenarios
DeleteI’m sorry I don’t believe you
DeleteOh my GOD! I'm so glad you deleted this bs. Nobody dies peacefully of covid. They can't breathe, and there is a real panic that comes with that.
DeleteDebby - how heartless of you to draw attention to that, people grieve enough without being told all the details. On the ICU where I worked (I came out of retirement at the height of the pandemic) we were advised to say that a patient had died but if asked was it peaceful we said yes. Besides which, not all patients "died in a panic" as they died according to the condition they had, for instance pneumonia, also the sedation affected how a patient died
DeleteSue
Wow! And you give such good face.
ReplyDeleteShucks
DeleteI've enlarged your lovely face John just to check-and I must say it's all looking very suave x
ReplyDeleteYou need to get a life dear flis x
DeleteSomeone upstairs has decided to grow their hair and even fashion it into a pony tail if you please x
DeleteI was allowed to use the electric shaver on a gentleman who requested for his sideburns to be left untouched- No idea why but suddenly I swept them off x
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, fresh air indoors and outdoors. What bliss after these many months. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Babs , it was interesting watching all of the staff grasping at imaginary mask ties
DeleteI'm happy for you! What a long haul you healthcare workers have had of mask wearing! They're still using masks in healthcare settings here in Canada though.
ReplyDeleteThe respiratory wards no doubt will continue but for us , it was a breath of fresh air
DeleteSo glad you can breathe again, but why are you wearing a big girl's blouse?
ReplyDeleteCheeky git m that my lovely uniform
DeleteIt was the buttoning.
DeleteI’ve got a zip
DeleteStay comfortable and safe
ReplyDeleteWill do david x thank u
DeleteYay! May it last!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a good day and it will be lovely for everyone to see each others lovely smiles. Catriona
ReplyDeleteEveryone looked rather “ odd”
DeleteI'll bet you'll keep checking for a mask for a while .. it's become such a habit! I hope 'a pub crawl' doesn't mean any too-wasted-to-stand crawling around ..
ReplyDeleteIt will mean fun , old fashioned , beer fuelled fun
DeleteAnd long may it last
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteWhat made you delete the comment about end of care and masks? Perhaps you thought again about your harsh reply.
ReplyDeleteI didn’t
DeleteI’ve had Anon commentators hiding behind emotional and what I suspect are untrue case studies in order to make some sort of argument “ stronger”
DeleteYou know, there's one commenter who does that when she's NOT anonymous.
DeleteAfter two years of mask wearing, I wonder how long it will take you to stop feeling as if you've forgotten something?
ReplyDeleteThe pub crawl sounds like loads of fun. Just let go and enjoy. Cheers to no mask.
ReplyDeleteYippee good news for you. It might be some time yet for us in New Zealand.
ReplyDeleteYay for ditching the masks; here in NZ we are advised to keep wearing them in "retail" situations and as a Support worker I wear one when working with my clients for my safety and for theirs. It has become such a habit that I feel almost naked without one. Enjoy the pub crawl...what fun.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Wonderful to return to no masks. Fresh air and able to see facial expressions again! Have a great time celebrating.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. I imagine the patients feel more at ease, seeing faces.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, at the hospice where I work, when I'm in the office around the building I don't have to wear a mask any more but if I go onto the In Patient Centre I do.
ReplyDeleteAnd when I go to hospital, which is quite frequently at the moment as you know, masks are still being worn. Find it all quite tiresome now.
Bel-Ami
Yes john , the acute sector , will continue to wear masks I suspect . I will continue to wear masks in confined spaces such as trains and underground too
DeleteWho's that strange bloke with the beard? Ah, it's John without his mask!
ReplyDeleteI believe (for most healthy people) that wearing a mask is like trying to keep mosquitos from passing a thru a barb wire fence. But if it comforts somebody, so be it.
ReplyDeleteYay for getting rid of the masks. That's got to make for a more comfortable work environment. I haven't worn one for months and I'm so happy to be free of it.
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