Hospital-wide chlorhexidine gluconate bed bathing protocol: A cross-sectional study in a single hospital

The objective of this study was to determine understanding of bed bathing practices over time after the implementation of a standardized bed bathing protocol. An online survey addressing bathing practices was administered preintervention and 6 and 18 months postintervention to all nurses and technic...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2017-05, Vol.45 (5), p.569-571
Main Authors: Reese, Sara M., PhD, CIC, FAPIC, Burnet, Nicole, RN, BSN, CCRN, Smith, Jan, RN, CCRN, Escudero, Heather, MSN, RN, CCRN, Knepper, Bryan C., MPH, MSc, CIC, Young, Heather L., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - administration & dosage
Bathing
Baths - methods
Bed bathing practice
Chlorhexidine - administration & dosage
Chlorhexidine - analogs & derivatives
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Cross-Sectional Studies
Disinfection - methods
Health Services Research
Hospitals
Humans
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The objective of this study was to determine understanding of bed bathing practices over time after the implementation of a standardized bed bathing protocol. An online survey addressing bathing practices was administered preintervention and 6 and 18 months postintervention to all nurses and technicians caring for adult patients. Survey responses suggested that the intervention resulted in sustained understanding of the standardized bed bathing protocol.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.11.017