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

Authors :: Reese SM
Burnet N
Smith J
Escudero H
Knepper BC
Young HL
Source :: American journal of infection control [Am J Infect Control] 2017 May 01; Vol. 45 (5), pp. 569-571. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jan 05.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: 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.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Chlorhexidine administration & dosage
Cross-Sectional Studies
Hospitals
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Anti-Infective Agents, Local administration & dosage
Baths methods
Chlorhexidine analogs & derivatives
Disinfection methods
Health Services Research

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