2093. Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing to Prevent Central Line Associated Infections: What to Do When the Patient Can Bathe Themselves
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1749
Abstract: Abstract Background Bathing with pre-medicated 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated cloths is for prevention of central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). The use of CHG on patients outside of intensive care units has not… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; compliance; clabsi; education ... See more keywords
Program Evaluation of Implementation Science Outcomes From an Intervention to Improve Compliance With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing
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DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000530
Abstract: Background and Objectives Evaluation of implementation science research is warranted to better understand and determine the success of translating evidence-based infection prevention practices at the bedside. The purpose of this program evaluation was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: chg bathing; implementation science; program evaluation; implementation ... See more keywords
A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease CLABSIs in Non-ICU Settings.
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DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000375
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a common, preventable healthcare-associated infection. In our 3-hospital health system, CLABSI rates in non-intensive care unit (ICU) settings were above the internal target rate of zero.… read more here.
Keywords: quality; clabsis; non icu; chg bathing ... See more keywords