An elderly gentleman I know was admitted to hospital some weeks back. He has subsquently contracted MRSA and was moved to an isolation room. Any visitors have to wear masks and gloves, etc. A relative of mine visited him recently and whilst chatting, an auxilliary came in (no mask, gloves or apron) offered him a cup of tea and picked up his meal tray. Without pause, she continued on her rounds in the general wards. Um, Isolation?? ... Rhea