Why must all ICU patients wear clothing provided by
the hospital?
The hospital provides gowns and pajamas for all
patients. There are many reasons for this practice but
the main reasons are those of hygiene and infection
control. The clothing may become accidentally
contaminated with blood or body fluids while the patient
is in the ICU.
How often should the gown be
changed?
As often as needed, there is no set time. The nurses
change the gowns when necessary, such as when the gowns
are soiled by drainage or bodily fluids.
Can the patient take the
hospital provided clothing home?
As a rule, the answer is no. The hospital has very
strict cleaning guidelines and prefers to keep the gowns
and clean them properly to prevent germs from leaving
the hospital.
Can the gown be removed if the
patient is too hot?
Patient privacy is very important in the hospital. The
bed sheet may be removed if the patient is too hot. The
gown may only be removed if there is another way to
maintain privacy, such as a screen around the bed.
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Patient in typical hospital gown |
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Hospital Clothing 
