Water

Where you work, are you allowed to have water (in a covered container) at your workstation?
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We're allowed.

Why on earth not? It's more sanitary than a bubbler (fountain) in the hall, and keeps you out of the floor kitchen.

Quote from C-lionWhere you work, are you allowed to have water (in a covered container) at your workstation?

yes, as long as it is covered.

Quote from IrishIzRNNo. Joint Commission no-no.

depends - dayshift nope, 3-11 only if the mgr isn't there, and nights - well anything goes

Quote from GrnTea I'd like to see that in writing in Joint Commission literature. Sounds fishy to me, but I'm willing to be corrected if I'm wrong.

Quote from Twinmom06depends - dayshift nope, 3-11 only if the mgr isn't there, and nights - well anything goes

Quote from IrishIzRNStandards FAQ Details | Joint CommissionIt may be vague...but it is still pretty clear no food or drink.

< Back to ManualInfection Prevention and Control (CAMH / Hospitals)Food And Drinks In Patient Care AreasRevised | November 24, 2008Q: Are food and drinks for staff members allowed in patient care areas?A: The Joint Commission standards do not specifically address this issue.However several other points apply:Standard LD.04.01.01 requires compliance with applicable law and regulation. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard prohibits food and drink in areas where contamination is likely. For example, if lab specimens are handled in a work area, the OSHA standard would prohibit food and drinks if contamination might occur.Under the same LD.04.01.01 standard, many states prohibit food and drink in clinical areas, requiring that they be consumed in break areas.Many organizations have policies that prohibit this for infection control, risk management or even public appearance purposes. These are often established after conducting a risk assessment, as required in standard IC.01.03.01. Organizations must be in compliance with their own policies.An Environment of Care risk assessment should be performed to address potential patient safety issues, per EC.02.01.01.< Back to Manual

There is supposed to be a "clean area" on each unit for staff drinks. We usually keep our drinks near the area we chart, so that it is handy.