[stevehawk]

If possible, I'd try to find another hospital/doctor. My wife (breast cancer surgeon) has the worst skin in the world and it's because she's adamant about washing her hands as she walks into a room and as she walks out of the room (even before COVID). Meanwhile, I have these dainty soft keyboard hands that she is envious of. But, it's not just that she's strict about it, it's that her hospital as a whole is strict about it and minimizing post-op/wound care/consult infections. It's bad for the patient and it's bad for the hospital (re: not profitable).

[mech4bg]

I've seen it at multiple medical facilities here unfortunately. Maybe it's a Portland thing?

[stevehawk]

it's possible. it's a change that has to start at the top and most hospitals in an area tend to be owned by the same company