Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, Tenn., has removed all bedside Bibles and implemented a new policy in order to boost infection prevention efforts, according to a Leaf Chronicle report.
Under the new policy, patients may request a brand new Bible, which may be taken home after their hospital stay, to prevent the spread of infection. The hospital has removed, cleaned and donated all bedside Bibles to a local church.
Under the new policy, patients may request a brand new Bible, which may be taken home after their hospital stay, to prevent the spread of infection. The hospital has removed, cleaned and donated all bedside Bibles to a local church.
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