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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/jit-chg-liquid-iodophor.docx
March 01, 2022 - How To Bathe or Shower With CHG
Use 2% no-rinse CHG cloths for baths or 4% liquid rinse-off CHG for showers … Add to basin to make 2% CHG liquid. … Showering: provide patient with 4 oz 4% CHG bottle, and mesh sponge. … Avoid getting CHG into eyes or ear canals.
Do not use other soaps. They can inactivate CHG. … After CHG is used, apply CHG-compatible barrier product as needed.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/jit-chg-cloth-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - How To Bathe or Shower With CHG
Use 2% no-rinse CHG cloths for baths or 4% liquid rinse-off CHG for … Cloth Bath: Obtain CHG bathing pack from warmer (six cloths total). … Showering: Provide patient with 4 oz 4% CHG bottle, and mesh sponge. … Avoid getting CHG into eyes or ear canals.
Do not use other soaps. They can inactivate CHG. … After CHG is used, apply CHG-compatible barrier product as needed.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/jit-chg-cloth-iodophor.docx
March 01, 2022 - How To Bathe or Shower With CHG
Use 2% no-rinse CHG cloths for baths or 4% liquid rinse-off CHG for … Cloth Bath: Obtain CHG bathing pack from warmer (6 cloths total). … Showering: Provide patient with 4 oz 4% CHG bottle, and mesh sponge. … Avoid getting CHG into eyes or ear canals.
Do not use other soaps. They can inactivate CHG. … After CHG is used, apply CHG-compatible barrier product as needed.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/jit-chg-liquid-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - How To Bathe or Shower With CHG
Use 2% no-rinse CHG cloths for baths or 4% liquid rinse-off CHG for showers … Add to basin to make 2% CHG liquid. … Showering: provide patient with 4 oz 4% CHG bottle, and mesh sponge. … Avoid getting CHG into eyes or ear canals.
Do not use other soaps. They can inactivate CHG. … After CHG is used, apply CHG-compatible barrier product as needed.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/huddle/chg-refusals.docx
March 01, 2022 - How To Address CHG Bath or Shower Refusals
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section … bath/shower will protect them from infection during their hospital stay
· Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG … ) is more protective than soap and water
· CHG is used on millions of patients in hospitals across the … bath/shower will protect them from infection during their hospital stay
· Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG … ) is more protective than soap and water
· CHG is used on millions of patients in hospitals across the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - 2% CHG cloths (bed baths)
No rinse, air dry
4% liquid CHG
Rinse-off for showering
CHG Cloth … CHG works at room temperature.
Place CHG packs in warmer based on number of baths needed. … CHG
is safe on devices. … Soap can inactivate CHG. … CHG cloths or liquid CHG for showering can be used on all superficial wounds.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - CHG disposable cloths
Shower with 4% rinse-off CHG liquid soap with mesh sponge
CHG is the bathing … CHG onto
body. … Options for CHG Bed Bath or Shower
CHG for Bath or Shower
CHG Talking Points
Patient Informational … Handouts
CHG Cloth Bathing
CHG Bathing Cloth Warming Instructions
Extra CHG Bathing Cloths
CHG Bed … Bathing Cleanup
Long-Term Use of CHG
CHG Bathing: Critical Points To Remember
CHG Showering Instructions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - With CHG
• After applying a CHG wipe to a designated body section, use a clean section of the CHG … cloth, or a new CHG cloth. … to confirm CHG compatibility) … • Allow CHG to air dry naturally – do not wipe off.
• CHG cloths have moisturizers. … • Do not use regular soap with CHG. Many soaps inactivate CHG.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/skills/staff-assessment-chg-basin-bath.docx
March 01, 2022 - from working
|_| Y |_| N Correctly diluted CHG for basin bath (one 4 oz. bottle of 4% CHG plus 4 oz … CHG to air-dry/did not wipe off CHG
|_| Y |_| N Disposed of used wipes in trash/did not flush
Query … How much water did you add to the 4 oz. bottle of CHG? … Are you comfortable applying CHG to lines, tubes, drains, and nongauze 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/faqs/faq-safety-chg-iodophor.docx
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.