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Many studies indicate that daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections” Vanhoozer et al (2018).

Abstract:

Many studies indicate that daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections. In this study, we found that patient perceptions can be a barrier to bathing practice, and many independent-care patients do not use CHG bathing products correctly. Furthermore, electronic medical record documentation may be a reliable tool to assess CHG bathing compliance.

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Reference:

Vanhoozer, G., Lovern, I, Masroor, N., Abbas, S., Doll, M., Cooper, K., Stevens, M.P. and Bearman, G. (2018) Chlorhexidine gluconate bathing: Patient perceptions, practices, and barriers at a tertiary care center. American Journal of Infection Control. October 12th. [epub ahead of print].

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2018.08.002