[nagdu] Hospitals

[Marion Gwizdala]

Moranda,
    The general ruile of thumb is that, unless others must undergo specific 
precautions to prevent the spread of infection or disease, such as wearing 
gloves, masks, or gowns, a well groomed well behaved service dog should be 
permitted. I have attached the document "Guidelines for environmental 
infection control in health care facilities" published by the Centers for 
Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for your information. I have also 
conducted a podcast concerning this question that is available at

http://www.nagdu.org

This information is also available on the NAGDU Information & Advocacy 
Hotline at 888-NAGDU411 (888-3841)., If you have any specific question or 
need more information, please feel free to write to me off-list or give me a 
call. My contact information is below myu signature.

fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
813-626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG
HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Morse" <brownbears at mchsi.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:56 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Hospitals


> Hi,
>
> I am sure this has been covered before but I have a question regarding
> access in a hospital. My mother is going in for a minor procedure and will
> be in day surgery. I was wondering if they must allow my guide dog in the
> room where other people are able to be with her where they are prepping 
> her
> starting her IV and such until they take her to surgery?
>
> Miranda
>
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