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41. Computer-Based Training Modules: Basin Bed Bathing with CHG
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pptx
    March 01, 2022 - With 4% CHG Liquid Soap AHRQ Pub. … with 4% rinse-off CHG liquid soap with mesh sponge CHG is the bathing/cleansing soap. … Use only equal parts of water and CHG. Goal is to achieve 2% CHG.) … Soap can inactivate CHG. … CHG wipes or liquid CHG for showering can be used on all superficial wounds.

42. FAQs (Staff) Safety and Side Effects CHG and Iodophor (doc file)
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    March 01, 2022 - Most people have no side effects when using iodophor or CHG. … Are CHG and Iodophor commonly used? … CHG has been used for cleansing and bathing of millions of patients. … Local CHG side effects are estimated to occur in 1–3 percent of patients. … effects are generally mild and resolve quickly when CHG use is stopped.

43. FAQs (Staff): Safety and Side Effects: CHG and Mupirocin (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-safety-chg-mupirocin.docx
    March 01, 2022 - Most people have no side effects when using mupirocin or CHG. … Are CHG and mupirocin commonly used? … CHG has been used for cleansing and bathing of millions of patients. … How safe are CHG and mupirocin? … Local CHG side effects are estimated to occur in 1–3 percent of patients.

44. Protocol Post-Training Test: Bed Bathing With 2% No-Rinse Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths and Showering With 4% Rinse-Off CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-answer-bed-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Protocol Post-Training Test: Bed Bathing With 2% No-Rinse Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths and Showering With … True or False: Cotton cloths should be avoided when applying CHG to the body. A. True B. … Which of the following is correct when using CHG cloths (select one answer)? A. … CHG should be used on all of the following EXCEPT (select one answer): A. … ) Cloths and Showering With 4% Rinse-Off CHG Liquid Soap ANSWER KEY 1.

45. Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay Shower With Chlorhexidine (CHG) (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-showering.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Reminders • CHG replaces soap and water for bathing. … • Use only CHG-compatible lotions. … Massage CHG onto all skin areas. 7. … CHG is safe on devices and should be used over non-gauze dressings. … ) Reminders Clean All Skin Areas Showering With CHG Soap

46. Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG) (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-cloth-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - • CHG replaces soap and water for bathing. … • Patients who self-bathe need direction on how to apply CHG thoroughly. … • Allow CHG to air dry. Do not wipe off. … Bathing With CHG Cloths • Firmly massage to clean skin. … CHG will kill germs for 24 hours if applied well. • Use only CHG-compatible lotions.

47. Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay Basin Bed Bathing With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Liquid (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-basin.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - 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 water at removing germs and works for 24 hours.

48. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/062-protocol-training-decolonization-with-chg.pptx
    October 01, 2024 - rinse or wipe off CHG. … ) 10 CHG Cloths: Bathing With 2% CHG Cloths Use 6 CHG cloths or wipes per patient. … ) CHG Cloths: Patient Self-Bathing Some patients may ask to apply their own CHG. … ) CHG Basin Bath: Bathing With 2% CHG Solution What you will need: One 4 oz. bottle of 4% liquid CHG … Use a clean CHG cloth or an unused section of a CHG cloth.

49. Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During Your Hospital Stay_BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During Your Hospital Stay_BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG … Take a CHG Bed Bath Bathing With CHG Cloths • Use CHG every day. … Once massaged onto skin, CHG works to kill germs for 24 hours. • Be thorough. … • CHG is safe on rashes and wounds that are not very large or deep. … ) Cloths Take a CHG Bed Bath Bathing With CHG Cloths Protect Yourself Every Day Important Points

50. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/041-ss-training-preop-chg-bathing.pptx
    April 01, 2025 - | 3 Skin Decolonization With CHG in the Preoperative Area* Any patient who has not bathed with CHG … | 4 CHG CHG is safe for use on the face, perineum, and external mucosa. … | 6 CHG Procedure: After the Bath Do not rinse or wipe off CHG. … | 7 CHG and Wound Care: Use CHG on Wounds CHG can be applied to any superficial wounds, including: … CHG should dry in less than 5 minutes. Do NOT wipe off the CHG.

51. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/006-ss-preop-chlorhexidine.pptx
    April 01, 2025 - Preoperative CHG Antisepsis MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases: Preoperative CHG | 4 AHRQ Safety Program … for MRSA Prevention | Surgical Services Preoperative CHG Antisepsis Recap: What Is CHG? … Antisepsis The Evidence for Preoperative CHG Antisepsis CHG antisepsis, or bathing, alone (i.e., night … ) | 7 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical Services Preoperative CHG Antisepsis CHG … | 13 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical Services Preoperative CHG Antisepsis CHG

52. 057-Nursing-Protocol-Bathing-Liquid (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/057-nursing-protocol-bathing-liquid.docx
    October 01, 2024 - .* · CHG replaces routine bathing: · Do NOT bathe with other soaps while using CHG … · Use CHG as a shampoo. Many shampoos and soaps will inactivate CHG. … No-Rinse Bed Bath With 2% CHG Bathing Process 1. You will need to dilute the 4% liquid CHG. … Do not dilute more than an equal part of water to CHG. The goal is to achieve 2% CHG (Figure 1). 3. … Then, clean skin with CHG.

53. 058-Nursing-Protocol-Showering-Liquid (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/058-nursing-protocol-showering-liquid.docx
    October 01, 2024 - infosheet for showering with CHG Chlorhexidine (CHG) Showering – Key Points · It is key to demonstrate … and explain how to use the CHG correctly … · Patient should NOT bathe with other soaps while using CHG. · CHG should be used as a shampoo. … Many shampoos and soaps will inactivate CHG. · CHG should be used after incontinence clean up. … Cotton binds CHG and does not release CHG well onto the skin.

54. 056-Nursing-Protocol-Bathing-Cloths (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/056-nursing-protocol-bathing-cloths.docx
    October 01, 2024 - using CHG … · Use CHG as a shampoo. Many shampoos and soaps will inactivate CHG. … Ensure that CHG is applied to skin by firm massage to ensure the binding of CHG to skin proteins. … Dispose of CHG cloths in the trash. Do not flush. 11. CHG cloths have moisturizers. … manufacturers to confirm CHG compatibility). _________________________________________ *CHG has been

55. 065-Dec-Staff-Faqs-Decolonization (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/065-dec-staff-faqs-decolonization.docx
    October 01, 2024 - CHG bathing and decolonization. … Do CHG baths have to be given daily? Yes. CHG keeps bacteria off the skin for up to 24 hours. … Is CHG safe to use on the perineum? … go away as the CHG dries. … Does CHG weaken bandage adhesive?

56. 005-Ss-Preop-Chlorhexidine-Fg (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/005-ss-preop-chlorhexidine-fg.docx
    April 01, 2025 - Slide 4 Recap: What Is CHG? … Slide 5 Chlorhexidine Gluconate or CHG SAY: CHG is an antiseptic agent that binds to skin and continue … Slide 6 The Evidence for Preoperative CHG Bathing SAY: Research studies on the use of CHG for skin … Slide 10 CHG Recommendations Prior to Surgery SAY: To summarize, preoperative CHG antisepsis has … Also consider whether to ask patients to use liquid CHG soap or pre-impregnated CHG wipes.

57. Talking Points for Patients: Chlorhexidine Bathing (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/071-dec-patient-talking-points-bathing.docx
    October 01, 2024 - Why do I need to bathe/shower with CHG? … Can I use my own soap/bodywash with CHG? No, other soaps may prevent CHG from working. … Do not rinse off the CHG since the CHG continues to keep germs away for 24 hours. … on how to shower with CHG. … Yes, both CHG liquid and CHG cloths are safe to use for routine bathing.

58. Computer-Based Training Post-Training Tests and Answer Keys: Bed Bathing With CHG Cloths and Showering (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-answer-bed-bathing.docx
    March 01, 2022 - Computer-Based Training Post-Training Tests and Answer Keys: Bed Bathing With CHG Cloths and Showering … Which of the following is correct when using CHG cloths (select one answer)? A. … CHG should be used on all of the following EXCEPT (select one answer): A. … Which dressings should be cleaned with CHG (select one answer)? A. Gauze dressings B. … ) Cloths and Showering With 4% Rinse-Off CHG Liquid Soap ANSWER KEY 1.

59. Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Chlorhexidine for Bathing (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-chg-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - 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. … the CHG cloths? … Used CHG cloths should be disposed of in the trash. The CHG cloths will clog plumbing. … cloths or CHG liquid soap.

60. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/040-ss-training-clinic-patient-ed.pptx
    April 01, 2025 - Two Main Methods for Presurgical Home CHG Decolonization Clean with 2% CHG cloths/wipes (No shower … Don’t get CHG onto blankets or towels; CHG can cause a stain on fabric. … CHG must stay on skin to be effective. CHG cloths use a no-rinse solution. … CHG needs time to work effectively. Don’t spare the CHG! … Many contain ingredients that can inactivate CHG.