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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/tools/mrsa-2/055-patient-instructions-chg-cloths.docx
April 01, 2025 - When Do I Use CHG?
Start using CHG 5 days before your surgery. … or face soap AFTER using CHG. … How To Clean With CHG Cloths
Don’t get CHG in your eyes or ears canals. … Allow the CHG to dry fully. … time you apply CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/056-patient-instructions-chg-shower.docx
April 01, 2025 - When Do I Use CHG?
Start using CHG 5 days before your surgery. … You’ll complete six CHG applications in total.
· Other soaps, shampoos, and skin products can stop CHG … or face soap AFTER using CHG. … How To Shower With CHG
Don’t get CHG in your eyes or ear canals. … · Don’t spare CHG. Reapply CHG and go over each area multiple times. Rub firmly!
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/061-calendar-chg-cloths-mupirocin.docx
April 01, 2025 - 5-Day CHG Cloths & Mupirocin Surgery Prep Calendar
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths
· Use the CHG … once a night, after a shower.
· Shower and use the CHG once more the morning of your procedure.
· Don … feel sticky.
· Don’t use a different soap afterwards.
· Don’t use any skin products after using the CHG
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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/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/tools/mrsa-2/060-calendar-chg-shower-5-days.docx
April 01, 2025 - 5-Day CHG Shower Surgery Prep Calendar
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) shower
· Use the CHG once a night … after a shower for 5 days before your surgery.
· On the morning of your surgery, shower and use the CHG … rinsing.
· Don’t use any skin products (lotions, deodorants, powders, perfumes, etc.) after using the CHG
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/048-talking-points-patients-chg-bathing.docx
April 01, 2025 - Why do I need to use chlorhexidine (CHG)? … Why does CHG leave my skin feeling sticky? … Yes, but only BEFORE applying CHG. … CHG works better than soap and water to protect you. … Don’t use other soap or shampoo after using the CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/059-calendar-chg-cloths-5-days.docx
April 01, 2025 - 5-Day CHG Cloths Surgery Prep Calendar
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths
· Use the CHG once a night … after a shower for 5 days before your surgery.
· On the morning of your surgery, shower and use the CHG … afterwards.
· Don’t use any skin products (lotions, deodorants, powders, perfumes, etc.) after using the CHG
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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/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.