[Expert Solution]: This case describes the efforts of an…

This case describes the efforts of an assertive patient who seeks to minimize infection from communicable disease while she is hospitalized. Her demeanor makes it clear she has not accepted the infantilization common to the patient role. Her insistence on hand sanitizing puts her at odds with caregivers. It is unlikely that caregivers have ever encountered a patient who insists that staff follow the hospital hand sanitizing protocol. Hand sanitizing is a low-technology solution to improving infection control in HSOs, especially hospitals. Is Stefanie being unreasonable? Is there anything she might have don e differently to prevent the staff’s anger? What is the role of the unit supervisor in this matter? The role of the hospital office responsible for patient safety and compliance with hospital protocol? Hospitals may use secret shoppers to check compliance in these situations. Is asking for patients’ help a good way to improve compliance? Why? Why not? The case highlights a major problem in minimizing the spread of microorganisms among hospitalized patients