Hospital, Visiting Patient having surgery

@blm1007blm1007 Barbara - Aside from masking, I don't see any need for other precautions unless the person is immunocompramised. Then all visitors should be screened, masked and gowned.
Unless the patient is infectious there is little risk to you, so gowns and gloves are not needed.
I spent a lot of time last winter with a friend undergoing aggressive chemo. We were simply asked to mask and sray away at any hint of illness.
What is your concern?

Handwashing is the number one way to prevent and help stop the spread of infection.

Anytime you go into a hospital you are more likely to pick up things such as viruses etc. I would wear a mask and wash hands often and be mindful not to touch your face unless you have just washed your hands. And keep a distance from people as best you can. My husband has not had a virus for over a decade but came down with a bad cold after coming with me for my infusion treatments at our local hospital. Somehow miraculously I did not get the cold!

@sueinmn @irenea8 @cwal I want to try to avoid the Flu, RSV, Covid, Virus, Cold etc. etc. or anything to add to what is already there, the BE and routine and all that goes along with it, and then having to "cure" another illness. Other than Covid Feb. 2024 I haven't had any of the others recently or in years. I am fortunate overall.

Truth be, I must wash my hands fifty times a day but in thinking of all to do with visiting in a hospital the hand washing didn't flash in my mind........ but it would have once I arrived to the front door of the hospital. Probably because I thought of glove wearing.

I appreciate hearing all and will keep all in mind.
Barbara

@blm1007blm1007 Handwashing & hand sanitizer are both better than gloves. That's why it is the first line of defense for medical personnel. Gloves are reserved for when they will be exposed to blood and other body fluids or in a sterile setting.