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Testimonials
The
Empowered Patient Infection Defense Kits is pleased to have the
support of
Community Leaders…
“The kits are simple...and they work.”
--Kathleen Connell RN, AARP RI State Director
“We applaud Pat Mastors for turning her own horror story into a tool to
empower patients. A box that holds just eight small items, her
“Empowered Patient Infection Defense Kits,” also holds the
potential for saving lives."
–Warwick
Beacon Editorial
“Recent
media reports grossly under-report both how easily MRSA can be
transmitted and the preventative measures currently available.
I support Pat Mastors’ efforts to educate the public.”
—Tommy Thompson, Former U.S. Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Families…
"The kit is convenient and the products very good. The
information in the booklet is priceless. Pat Mastors
should do a full-court press to get the word out."
---Tom
Policastro, High School Teacher, now back in the classroom
following his release from the hospital
“When my husband
went in for knee replacement surgery, our greatest fear was an
infection. It was wonderful to have the kit. It was extremely
well put-together and contained great products.. The booklet
was excellent - informative and very easy to understand. I
showed the kit to the nurses so they’d see what’s in it and
that there’s nothing critical of the care. They thought it was
a great idea and wanted to look into making it available for
other patients. My husband came home again when he was
supposed to – no infection. I would absolutely recommend
people get this kit before going in the hospital.”
--Mary Ball, retired RN
“We got the kit and used it in my wife's room. By
drawing attention to it, people's awareness was raised. This
product reinforces the procedures that the hospital is trying
to adhere to. Thank you for all your help and interest."
--Al Fortin
“My Dad’s death from a C-diff infection was harsh and brutal
and robbed him of the dignity he deserved in death. I wish we
had been provided information and materials like those
provided in the Infection Defense Kit so that we could have
been proactive and better supported the safety of our beloved
Dad and the cleanliness of his hospital environment. It might
have made all the difference in the world.”
--Leslie Wilmot, Daughter of the late John Wilmot
“I can’t
bring back my father, or lessen our tremendous grief. But
knowing what I know now, I would not hesitate to get an
infection defense kit, and I would urge any caregiver to do
the same. It could give your parent or loved one a fighting
chance.”
–Gregory
Gardner, son of the late Jack Gardner
“.I wish I knew
then what I know now. If I did, I might have been able to
change the outcome of my husband's hospital stay, and thus not
had to endure the life-long effects that the infection has had
on my family's life. This kit has defensive steps that can
protect and inform patients about hospital acquired
infections. Maybe it can help other families avoid what mine
is going through.”
--Holly
Paras, wife of Bud Paras, who has limited use of his right
side, cannot drive and cannot work after contracting staph
infection following surgery at 48 years old.
And the Medical Community…
"We support
empowering patients and their families to prevent ‘facility
acquired infection’ through efforts that promote awareness and
partnership."
--RI State
Nurse’s Association, on the Infection Defense Kits
“I believe patients should be active partners
with their caregivers in ensuring everything possible is done
to reduce the risk of infection. The Infection Defense
Kits provide the patient with the information and tools to do
just that. It is everyone’s job including the patient’s to
make health care as safe as it can be.”
-- Joseph F. Amaral MD, former
President and CEO,
Rhode Island Hospital, Professor of Surgery, Brown University
School of Medicine
“Any effort to empower people is an important step we fully
support.”
--David
Gifford, MD, Director RI Department of Health, in praise of
the infection defense kits
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