Nurses from San Diego to San Francisco want changes implemented in the way that medical staffers handle patients suspected of having the Ebola virus.
One San Diego-area nurse told NBC 7 we need to be extra cautious and changes need to be seen at all hospitals even if someone is just suspected of having the Ebola virus. NBC 7’s Vanessa Herrera reports.
Michael Jackson, Vice President of National Nurses United, said representatives from his organization and the California Nurses Association will meet Tuesday with Governor Jerry Brown.
The nurses will ask him to set an optimal standard in how medical professionals treat those who may have, and who have the Ebola virus.
"Often times California has the highest level of standards in the country. And we want to maintain that, we want to be on the forefront," Jackson said.
The Centers for Disease Control has revised their guidelines. Now no skin may be exposed on a medical professional while treating an infected patient.
Jackson agreed with the new rule, but said the actions need to be taken immediately for everyone's safety.
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"They should be isolated immediately, minimal contact should be made with you," he said.
He added that the guidelines of no skin showing when treating Ebola patients, needs to be implemented at more than just the five hospitals that treat the virus.
