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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - CHG Bathing
Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During Your Hospital Stay PATIENTSection 10-7 … BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths
AHRQ Pub. … Take a CHG Bed Bath
Bathing With CHG Cloths
· Use CHG every day. … The CHG continues to get rid of germs for 24 hours.
· Use all six cloths. … Once massaged onto skin, CHG works to kill germs for 24 hours.
· Be thorough.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-showering.docx
March 01, 2022 - Shower With Chlorhexidine (CHG)
AHRQ Pub. … Reminders
· CHG replaces soap and water for bathing.
· CHG is better than soap and water at removing … to apply CHG thoroughly.
· Post-shower, unwrap devices and use CHG to clean dressings and the 6 inches … Wash hair and face with CHG.
4. Avoid getting into eyes and ear canals.
5. … Turn off water, lather non-cotton cloth or mesh sponge with plenty of CHG.
6.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-showering-poster.docx
March 01, 2022 - CHG has been safely used in healthcare for over 60 years.
1. … Use 4% liquid CHG for all areas of the body.
1. Use CHG as shampoo. Avoid eyes and ear canals. … Next, clean face with CHG. Rinse.
1. Apply generous amount of CHG to mesh sponge or cloth. … These should be cleaned with CHG cloths.
1. … CHG continues to work for 24 hours to keep germs off your body.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/huddle/chg-wound-cleaning.docx
March 01, 2022 - Wound Cleaning With CHG
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 13-3 – Staff Huddle … closed surgical incisions, stage 1 and 2 decubitus ulcers, friable skin/rashes, and superficial burns.
· CHG … Staff HAVE TO HELP clean them.
· Staff: Use a clean CHG cloth to clean patient’s wounds after showering … closed surgical incisions, stage 1 and 2 decubitus ulcers, friable skin/rashes, and superficial burns.
· CHG … Staff HAVE TO HELP clean them.
· Staff: Use a clean CHG cloth to clean patient’s wounds after showering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/huddle/chg-device-cleaning.docx
March 01, 2022 - Device Cleaning With CHG
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 13-2 – Staff Huddle … Reminder:
Device Cleaning With CHG
· Because of the results of a large clinical trial, we provide daily … chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing/showering for non-ICU adult patients with medical devices for … Staff HAVE TO HELP clean them.
· Staff: Use clean CHG cloths to clean patients’ devices during bed baths … Staff HAVE TO HELP clean them.
· Staff: Use clean CHG cloths to clean patients’ devices during bed baths
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Is CHG safe to use on the perineum? … Use as many CHG cloths as necessary.
Is CHG safe to use on lines, tubes, and drains? … Do not use cotton cloths—cotton binds CHG and does not release CHG well onto the skin. … CHG cloths? … Used CHG cloths should be disposed of in the trash. The CHG cloths will clog plumbing.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing-wall-cling.docx
March 01, 2022 - CHG Bathing Reminder Wall Cling
Keeping germs away
Have you had
your bath today?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing-wall-cling.pdf
March 01, 2022 - CHG Bathing Reminder Wall Cling
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
Section 10-9
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-basin.docx
March 01, 2022 - STAFFSection 10-3
Basin Bed Bathing With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Liquid
AHRQ Pub. … Dispense one 4 oz bottle of 4% CHG liquid into basin.
3. … Use equal parts water to CHG.
4. Goal is to make 2% CHG liquid.
5. … Allow CHG to air dry. Do not wipe off. … Clean All Medical Devices
· CHG replaces soap and water for showering.
· CHG is better than soap and
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/talking-points-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Why is CHG used for patients with devices? … CHG can be used as both a soap and a shampoo. … Do not rinse off the CHG since the CHG continues to work for 24 hours to keep germs away. … ), but CHG cloths are labeled as preoperative. … Yes, both CHG liquid and CHG cloths are safe to use for routine bathing.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/073-dec-patient-instructions-chg-showering.docx
October 01, 2024 - Patient Instructions for Showering With CHG
Protect yourself during your stay. … Use chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) every day to reduce the risk of infection. … Important: Do not get CHG in your eyes or ears … Thoroughly rinse off any shampoo or face soap before applying CHG. … · Do not use a different shampoo or face soap AFTER you use the CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-cloth-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Bathing
Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the … Hospital Stay STAFFSection 10-1
BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG)
AHRQ Pub. … Reminders
· CHG is better than soap and water at removing germs and works for 24 hours.
· CHG replaces … Bathing With CHG Cloths
· Firmly massage to clean skin. … CHG will kill germs for 24 hours if applied well.
· Use only CHG-compatible lotions.
· Dispose of CHG
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Use only equal parts of water and CHG. Goal is
to achieve 2% CHG.)
3. … Options for CHG Bed Bath or Shower
CHG for Bath or Shower
CHG Talking Points
CHG Basin Bed Bath Instructions … CHG Basin Bed Bath Instructions
CHG Bed Bath Bathing Procedure
CHG and Devices
Clean ALL Devices … Special Circumstances
CHG and Incontinence
CHG and Wounds
CHG Bathing of Obese Patients
Targeted … (continued)
Bathing Cleanup
Long-Term Use of CHG
CHG Bathing: Critical Points To Remember
CHG Showering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid CHG and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid … cloth, or a new CHG cloth. … Allow CHG to air dry naturally – do not wipe off.
CHG cloths have moisturizers. … Do not use cotton cloths – cotton binds CHG and does not release CHG well onto the skin. … Many soaps inactivate CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/skills/staff-assessment-chg-cloth.docx
March 01, 2022 - STAFF Skills Assessment: CHG Cloth Observation Checklist
Observer: _________________________ Unit … CHG to air-dry/did not wipe off CHG
|_| Y |_| N Disposed of used cloths in trash/did not flush
Query … Are you comfortable applying CHG to superficial wounds, including surgical wounds? … Are you comfortable applying CHG to lines, tubes, drains, and non-gauze dressings? … Do you ever wipe off the CHG after bathing a patient?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-answer-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Protocol Post-Training Test: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG … Two parts water and one part 4% CHG
B. Equal parts water and 4% CHG
C. … One part water and two parts 4% CHG
4. … CHG should be used on all of the following EXCEPT (select one answer):
A. … )
and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap
ANSWER KEY
1.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Protocol:
Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap … Before each CHG bath: Clean all incontinence or gross soilage using CHG-compatible baby wipes or cloths … cloth, or a new CHG cloth. … Do not use cotton cloths – cotton binds CHG and does not release CHG well onto the skin. … Many soaps inactivate CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Nursing Protocol:
Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine
(CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid … cloth, or a new CHG cloth. … to confirm CHG compatibility) … Do not use cotton cloths – cotton binds CHG and does not
release CHG well onto the skin. … • Do not use regular soap with CHG. Many soaps inactivate CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/130-dec-patient-daily-bathing-chg-handout.docx
October 01, 2024 - patients with a daily no-rinse bath using a special skin cleanser called chlorhexidine gluconate, or CHG … Why Is a CHG Bath Administered Daily? … CHG has been shown to keep bacteria off the skin for up to 24 hours if applied correctly. … CHG actually works better than standard soap and water for removing bacteria from the skin. … Once it dries, CHG will keep working to kill germs for 24 hours.
Is It Okay To Use CHG on My Wound?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/huddle/chg-device-cleaning.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Staff Huddle Reminder: Device Cleaning With CHG
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices … Section 13-2 – Staff Huddle Reminder:
Device Cleaning With CHG
Because of the results of a large … clinical trial, we provide daily chlorhexidine gluconate
(CHG) bathing/showering for non-ICU adult … Staff: Use clean CHG cloths to clean patients’ devices during bed baths and after
showering. … Because of the results of a large clinical trial, we provide daily chlorhexidine gluconate
(CHG