THECORBYLOON, Evidence? Are you serious? What evidence do you want? Evidence that sick people are succumbing to more hospital acquired infections? Have you ever seen the serous results of hospital acquired infections? We’ve known for a very long time that good hygiene in hospitals is vital – that is nothing new. The simple fact is that clothing carries bacteria and covered arms cannot be scrubbed. That’s why arms are required to be bare. Nothing, absolutely nothing – not even religious foibles – or the thoughtless supporters of those who claim special dispensation - should be allowed to compromise patient safety.
danny, read that^.